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A  Special  Welcome 
Dave  Bowers 


Gold  coins  start  our  listings  in  this  issue  of 
the  Coin  Collector.  And,  how  exciting  gold  coins 
can  be!  On  today’s  market,  a  large,  hefty,  and 
quite  impressive  double  eagle  can  be  bought  for 
just  a  few  hundred  dol¬ 
lars,  this  beingless  than 
half  of  what  many 
pieces  sold  for  in  the 
heady  days  of  gold  bul¬ 
lion  prices  in  the  late 
1970s-over  20  years 
ago!  If  you  disregard 
“ultra"  grades  and  con¬ 
centrate  on  what  many 
call  “collector  coins," 
there  are  many  gold 
coins  from  dollars  to  double  eagles  that  are 
surprisingly  affordable,  this  including  quite  a  few 
truly  scarce  and  rare  varieties. 

Enjoy  the  coins  you  already  own!  While 
we  look  forward  to  receiving  your  order  for 
new  coins,  I  also  suggest  that  you  can  derive  a 
tot  of  pleasure  by  enjoying  the  coins  you  already 
own.  In  today’s  world  many  have  forgotten  the 
pure  joy  of  seeing  a  coin  collection  displayed  in 
an  album  or  tray,  all  coins  visible  at  the  same 
time.  The  “Eagle*  notebook  album  pages  we 


discount!)  and  make  it  possible  to  view  your 


1 921-1 935,  or  other  colfection-<x>mplete  with 


still  need. 

Books  are  another  great  way  to  enjoy 
collecting.  For  a  few  hundred  dollars  you  can 
build  a  litde  library  of  truly  fascinating  books— to 
read  as  time  permits,  and  to  add  further  dimen¬ 
sions  to  the  coins  you  already  own.  My  latest 
book,  More  Adventures  With  Rare  Coins,  is  now 
in  our  ware  house  and  will  be  ready  for  delivery 
soon.  In  this  issueon  page6you  willfindourfinal 
“Pre-publication  offer.”  I  absolutely  guarantee 
thatyou’ll  find  this  book  to  be  delightful  reading 
from  cover  to  cover.  It  is  ail  new  material  and, 
in  my  opinion  is  a  worthy  successor  to  my  1 979 
book,  Adventures  With  Rare  Coins  (which  has 
sold  tens  of  thousands  of  copies  and  has  been 
enjoyed  everywhere). 

Coins,  albums,  books— take  your  pick  of 
the  numismatic  delights  awaiting  you  on  the 
following  pages  and  be  sure  to  check  out  our 
listing  of  new  purchases  from  the  ANA 
Convention  on  pages  18  and  19.  Let  us  help 
you  make  the  rest  of  the  summer  more  fun  than 
ever!  For  coins,  contact  Mark  Borckardt,  Gor¬ 
don  Wrubei,  Betty  Wrubel,  Andrew  Bowers, 
or  Deb  MacDonald  in  our  Rare  Coin  Gallery 
down  the  hall  from  my  office.  For  books  and 
those  nifty  “Eagle”  albums,  contact  Mary  Toed 
(with  credit  card  in  hand;  she  will  automatically 
calculate  your  discount) .  Complete  satisfaction 
is  guaranteed. 

Thank  you  from  all  of  us  here  at  Bowers 
and  Merena  Galleries. 


Sincerely 


Q.  David  Bowers 

President,  Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries 


A  Collectors  Universe  Company  ( nasdaq :  clct) 


‘  2002  Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries 


August  19,  2002  40*  CC  Issue  #134 
Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries  40  Wolfeboro,  NH  40  800-222-5993 


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The  Psychology  of  Collecting  - 


“Collected  Wisdom” 

Reader  Ron  Thompson  recently  sent  us  an 
article,  “Collected  Wisdom,”  published  in  The 
Chronicle  of  Higher  Education,  June  28,  2002. 
The  thesis:  “a  new  wave  of  scholarship  exam¬ 
ines  the  centuries-old  ‘mental  landscape’  of 
collectors.”  Peter  Monaghan,  the  author,  re¬ 
cently  became  one  of  the  many  who  have  en¬ 
deavored  to  determine  what  makes  a  collector 
“tick.”  If  anything,  the  introduction  to  the  ar¬ 
ticle  is  fascinating: 

“Captain  James  Cook,  as  he  sailed  about  the 
Pacific  in  the  late  1700s,  was  so  eager  a  collec¬ 
tor  that  mocking  Tongans  offered  him  rocks 
and  twigs.  One  local  wit  even  tried  to  sell  him 
a  turd  on  a  stick.  As  many  as  one  in  three  mod¬ 
ern-day  Americans  and  Britons,  too,  collect 
anything  and  everything,  from  works  of  the 
Old  Masters  to  varieties  of  dirt.” 

Monaghan  goes  on  to  quote  Susan  M. 
Pearce,  of  the  University  of  Leicester,  England, 
who  suggests  that  “collecting  is  a  way  of  creat¬ 
ing  self  identity.” 

Self-Identity 

Few  would  argue  with  this,  and  in  numis¬ 
matics  this  has  been  proven  time  and  again. 
Here  at  Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries  we  have 
handled  as  many  coin  collections  as  anyone  we 
know,  and  of  the  thousands  of  holdings  that  we 
have  purchased  intact  or  sold  at  auction  over 
the  years,  no  two  have  ever  been  alike. 

From  the  very  word  “go,”  collecting  coins  is 
an  individual  pursuit.  If  I  were  to  give  two  col¬ 
lectors  each  $10,000  today,  and  suggest  that 
they  order  whatever  they  would  like  from  the 
present  issue  of  the  Coin  Collector,  when  I  sur¬ 
veyed  the  results  chances  would  be  good  that 
not  even  a  single  coin  would  be  duplicated  be¬ 
tween  the  two  buyers. 

Normalcy  and  Longevity 

Again  quoting  Ms.  Pearce,  although  a  collec¬ 
tor  can  be  “a  bit  of  an  oddball,”  the  fact  is  that 


Some  Thoughts  by  Q.D.B. 

“the  statistics  show  quite  clearly  that  they’re  just 
as  likely  to  be  married  or  to  have  children  or  to 
have  a  stable  home  as  anyone  else.  They’re  not 
people  who  find  it  difficult  to  make  relationships 
with  humans  and  use  objects  as  a  substitute,  but 
theyjust  make  their  relationships  at  least  in  part 
through  objects,  which  is  interesting.  I  don’t 
sense  any  pathology.” 

That’s  nice,  for  we  collectors  like  to  think 
we  are  “normal”! 

In  addition,  and  departing  from  Pearce’s  the¬ 


sis,  collecting  can  increase  your  lifespan.  Or,  at 
least  I  believe  that  it  can.  A  number  of  years  back 
I  learned  that  of  the  niche  professions  in 
America,  those  who  bought  and  sold  antiquar¬ 
ian  and  out-of-print  books  had,  on  average,  lives 
longer  than  the  rest  of  the  population.  In  and 
around  the  same  time  I  learned  that  librarians 
and  violinists  also  had  long  life  spans.  The  com¬ 
mon  thread  between  book  lovers  and  violin  lov¬ 
ers  is  that  each  has  broadened  his/her  life  to  in¬ 
clude  a  field  that  presents  challenges,  is  never 
ending,  and  cannot  be  conquered  completely — 
leaving  something  still  to  be  strived  for. 

Also,  one  can  retreat  into  a  library,  or  with 
a  violin  into  a  quiet  room,  and  become  lost  in 
another  world — one  in  which  the  latest  stock 
market  news  or  accounting  scandal,  or  terror¬ 
ist  act,  or  political  coup  is  not  at  all  important. 
Becoming  involved  in  a  discipline  such  as  col¬ 


lecting,  playing  music,  or  studying  a  specialty 
brings  with  it  a  special  tranquility. 

A  Bridge  over  Troubled  Waters 

Among  other  perspectives  I  could  men¬ 
tion,  collecting  can  bridge  international  bor¬ 
ders,  possibly  a  very  good  thing  in  today’s 
world  of  xenophobia,  terrorism,  and  fear. 

I  recall  that  a  number  of  years  ago,  circa 
1971,  I  was  traveling  with  my  family  in  the 
Schwarzwald  or  “Black  Forest”  district  of 
southern  Germany,  not  far  from  the  border 
with  Switzerland.  I  was  interested  in  tracking 
down  some  information  regarding  the  com¬ 
pany  of  Imhof  &  Mukle,  manufacturers  of 
orchestrions  (self-playing  orchestras  operated 
by  paper  rolls  or  cylinders)  made  in 
Vohrenbach,  a  town  in  the  area,  decades  ear¬ 
lier  at  the  turn  of  the  20th  century.  As  luck 
would  have  it,  it  was  in  the  middle  of  the 
summer,  and  as  we  did  not  plan  ahead  and 
had  no  reservations  for  a  place  to  stay,  we 
were  in  a  bit  of  a  quandary  as  where  to  spend 
the  night. 

In  poking  around  Vohrenbach  we  learned 
about  a  local  businessman,  Willy  Rombach, 
who,  it  turned  out,  was  related  to  the  Imhof 
family,  and  a  few  minutes  after  talking  with 
him — we  had  never  met  or  corresponded  and 
I  had  never  heard  of  him  before — he  offered 
my  family  use  of  his  beautiful  guesthouse! 

How  often  in  travels  have  I  seen  similar 
situations.  Just  about  any  collecting  activity 
bridges  all  sorts  of  gaps,  whether  it  be  the  col¬ 
lecting  of  orchestrions  or  the  tracking  down 
of  a  mineral  specimen  or  the  hunting  of  an 
elusive  book. 

In  the  early  1960s  I  used  to  spend  a  lot  of 
time  in  London  in  search  of  rare  coins  and 
collections.  My  off  hours  and  weekends  were 
often  pleasurably  spent  with  coin  dealers  and 
collectors — sampling  clubs  and  restaurants, 
walking  through  the  pastureland  at 
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GOLD  DOLLARS 


Mint  State  1851  Gold  Dollar 

1851  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  highly 
attractive  orange  gold  surfaces .  1,850 

1853-0  AU-55  (PCGS) . 345 

1854  Type  II.  AU-58  (NGC).  Lustrous  yellow 
gold  with  a  hint  of  pinkish  rose  toning. ...  1,295 

1854  Type  II.  AU-50.  A  pleasing  example  with 
considerable  lustre . 595 

1854  Type  II.  EF-40  (PCGS).  Pale  orange  gold 

with  traces  of  lustre . 539 

1855  AU-55  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  with  con¬ 
siderable  lustre .  1,175 

1855  AU-53  (PCGS).  Lustrous  yellow  gold  with 

deep  orange  toning . 965 

1856  Slanted  5.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous 
with  brilliant  yellow  gold  surfaces.  This  is  the  date 
style  usually  seen  on  dollars  of  this  year.  ..  1,295 

1859- S  EF-40  (PCGS).  Pleasing  surfaces  with  sub¬ 

dued  yellow  gold.  Quite  scarce  in  all  grades,  more 
so  than  generally  realized . 579 

Mint  State  1860-S  Gold  Dollar 

1860- S  MS-62  (NGC).  This  is  an  exceptional  ex¬ 
ample  with  extremely  sharp  design  features  and  light 
yellow  gold  lustre.  Very  slightly  prooflike.  ..3,950 

1870  AU-55  (PCGS).  Attractive  yellow  gold  with 

splashes  of  coppery  toning.  Considerable  lustre  is 
present . 595 

Gem  Mint  State  1871  Gold  Dollar 
Set  Registry™  Quality 

1871  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful  gem 

example  with  satiny  orange  gold  lustre  and  ex¬ 
tremely  sharp  design  features.  Just  3,900  examples 
were  minted  with  very  few  high  grade  survivors 
remaining  today . 8,750 

1888  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  frosty 
yellow  gold  lustre .  1,325 


QUARTER  EAGLES 
($2.50  GOLD) 


1845  AU-58  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  lightyellow 


gold  lustre  and  faint  traces  of  green  toning .  639 

1845  EF-45  (PCGS).  Attractive  yellow  gold  with 
traces  oflustre . 365 


Important  1846-0  Quarter  Eagle 
Set  Registry™  Quality 

1846-0  AU-58  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful  ex¬ 
ample  with  bright  yellow  gold  lustre  and  excep¬ 
tional  surface  quality.  Only  a  few  faint  hairlines  are 
noted.  A  depression  in  Liberty’s  cheek  appears  to 
be  as  struck.  An  important  opportunity  for  the 
specialist.  PCGS  has  only  graded  nine  finer  ex¬ 
amples  from  MS-60  to  MS-64 .  3,375 

Desirable  1847  Quarter  Eagle 

1847  AU-55  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example  for 
the  grade  with  sharp  design  elements  and  nearly 
complete  lustre.  Satiny  in  appearance  with  slightly 
prooflike  fields.  Pale  orange  toning  is  primarily 
limited  to  the  reverse .  1,495 

1851  MS-62  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  Very 

sharply  struck.  A  great  coin! . . . 795 

1852  AU-55  (PCGS).  Bright  yellow  gold . 299 

1853  MS-60  (NGC).  Satiny  yellow  gold  with  hints 

of  pink  toning . 369 

1853  AU-55  (NGC).  Light  greenish  yellow  gold. 
From  the  Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Collection . 269 

Important  High-Grade  1855-D  $2.50 
Set  Registry™  Quality 

1855-D  AU-55  (PCGS).  For  the  specialist  in 
southeastern  mint  gold  coinage,  this  represents 


an  extremely  important  opportunity.  Deep  or¬ 
ange-gold  with  minor  blemishes.  Natural 
planchet  lamination  is  present  at  upper  ob¬ 
verse,  with  light  blue  toning  in  this  area.  Just 
1,123  examples  were  minted,  one  of  the  low¬ 
est  Dahlonega  Mint  productions  among  all 
quarter  eagles.  In  fact,  the  mintage  is  second 
only  to  1856-D.  Walter  Breen  noted  that  this 
issue  is  not  verified  in  Mint  State,  and  al¬ 
though  three  MS-60  examples  appear  in  the 
PCGS  Population  Report,  we  doubt  that  these 
represent  more  than  one  coin.  Author  Douglas 
Winter  noted  that  this  date  is  unknown  in 
Mint  State  with  just  five  or  six  AU  grade  coins 
surviving . 31,750 

Finest  Quality  1862/1 
Quarter  Eagle 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1862/1  MS-62  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  rich, 
frosty  orange-gold  lustre.  Every  detail  is  needle 
sharp  with  the  overdate  features  boldly  visible.  A 
lovely  coin  and  an  extremely  important  opportu¬ 
nity  for  the  specialist.  This  is  tied  with  one  other 
example  for  finest  certified  by  PCGS,  and  may  be 
one  of  the  single  finest  known  examples  identi¬ 
fied  today.  The  exact  number  known  today  has 
not  been  precisely  determined,  however,  we  be¬ 
lieve  that  only  a  couple  dozen  exist.  This  overdate 
variety  was  discovered  by  Aubrey  Bebee  in  1962. 
Walter  Breen  suggested  that  only  about  12  ex¬ 
amples  were  known  when  he  published  his  Com¬ 
plete  Encyclopedia.  In  close  examination  of  the  date 
features,  we  think  this  might  better  be  called 
“1862  over  inverted  date,”  which,  if  so,  makes  it 

all  the  more  fascinating!  .  14,750 

1869  AU-53  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  light 
yellow  gold  lustre.  Just  4,320  examples  were 
minted . 895 

Mint  State  1871  Quarter  Eagle 
1871  MS-61  (PCGS).  This  is  a  very  scarce  issue 
from  a  mintage  of  just  5,300  circulation  strikes. 
Sharply  struck  with  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre  and 
hints  of  pale  orange  toning.  In  all  grades,  PCGS 
has  certified  only  20  Mint  State  examples  of  this 
date .  2,650 

Mint  State  1876  Quarter  Eagle  Set 
Registry™  Quality 

1876  MS-61  (PCGS).  An  important  opportunity 
for  the  quarter  eagle  specialist.  This  lovely  ex¬ 
ample  has  bright  yellow  gold  lustre  with  outstand¬ 
ing  aesthetic  appeal.  Just  4,170  circulation  strikes 
were  coined,  and  from  this  total  PCGS  has  only 

graded  seven  as  MS-60  or  finer . 4,350 

1878-S  AU-58  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality  with 
lustrous  yellow  gold  surfaces . 365 

Mint  State  1881  Quarter  Eagle  Rarity 
1881  MS-62  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  slightly 
reflective  yellow  gold  lustre.  A  few  very  minor 
abrasions  are  consistent  with  the  grade.  We  can¬ 
not  overemphasize  the  importance  of  this  offer¬ 
ing,  with  the  present  example  ranking  among  the 
very  finest  survivors  from  an  original  mintage  of 
just  640  circulation  strikes.  With  another  51 
Proofs  recorded,  the  total  mintage  of  this  issue 
remains  at  less  than  700  coins.  Considering  both 
PCGS  and  NGC  combined,  just  20  Mint  States 
examples  of  this  issue  have  been  certified  in  all 
Mint  State  grades.  Of  this  total,  just  six  examples 
have  been  graded  MS-62  with  only  two  finer 
coins .  16,875 

1886  AU-58  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with  lus¬ 

trous  yellow  gold  surfaces.  An  ideal  combination 
of  quality  and  price . 725 

1887  AU-50  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  deep 

yellow  gold  lustre  and  splashes  of  pinkish  orange 
toning.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  have  reflective 
fields . 389 

Choice  Mint  State  1894  $2.50 
1894  MS-63  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  sharp 
design  elements  and  reflective  fields.  Brilliant  yel¬ 
low  gold  lustre .  1,795 

1896  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  green¬ 
ish  gold  lustre . 765 


Eagle  Albums 


for  certified  coins 

Eagle  certified  albums  accommodate  all 
popular  certified  coins  in  a  single  album. 
PCGS,  NGC,  and  ICG  holders  all  fit 
snugly  in  the  album  pockets.  The  smaller 
ANACS  slabs  are  held  snugly  in  the 
album  pockets  with  optional  foam  U- 
shaped  adaptors.  Each  heavy  duty  clear 
rigid  page  holds  9  certified  coins  and 
allows  viewing  from  both  sides. 

EAGLE-27:  3-Page  certified  album 
(holds  27  coins).  $24.95. 


Gem  1900  Quarter  Eagle 

Set  Registry™  Quality 
1900  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  absolutely  incredible 
gem  with  sharp  design  elements  and  outstanding 
yellow  gold  lustre.  This  issue  has  the  second  low¬ 
est  mintage  of  any  regular  issue  quarter  eagle  from 
1900  to  1929.  The  only  lower  mintage  issue  is  the 
191 1-D  rarity .  2,850 

Lustrous  1900  Quarter  Eagle 
1900  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  with  satiny 

yellow  gold  lustre .  1 ,650 

1900  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  brilliant 
pinkish  gold  lustre .  965 

Gem  1904  Liberty  Quarter  Eagle 
1904  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  gem 
with  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre  and  very  sharp  de¬ 
sign  elements.  Examples  of  this  quality  are  seldom 
encountered . 2,195 

1904  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  yellow  gold  with 

faint  orange  peripheral  toning . 945 

Gem  1905  Quarter  Eagle 

1905  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 

with  sharp  design  features  and  brilliant  yellow 
gold  lustre .  2,195 

Gem  1908  Indian  $2.50 
1908  MS-66  (PCGS).  Exceptional  quality  with 
deep  orange  toning  over  brilliant  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  7,150 

1908  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  bril¬ 
liant  deep  yellow  gold  lustre .  1,095 

Choice  Mint  State  1909  $2.50 

1909  MS-64  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  lightyel¬ 

low  gold  surfaces.  An  attractive  satiny  ex¬ 
ample .  1,975 

1910  MS-63  (PCGS).  Bright  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre . 1,195 

1911  MS-63  (PCGS).  Soft,  frosty  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  1,125 

1911  MS-63  (NGC).  Highly  lustrous  with  frosty 
yellow  gold  surfaces .  1,075 

1911  AU-53 .  199 

1911-D  AU-58  (NGC) .  2,575 

Choice  Mint  State  1912  $2.50 

1912  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  highly 

lustrous  with  lovely  medium  yellow  gold  sur¬ 
faces . 2,150 

1913  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lustrous  light  yellow 

gold . 475 

1913  AU-58.  Light  yellow  gold . 259 

Mint  State  1914  $2.50 

1914  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lustrous  light  yellow 

gold . , .  1,495 

1914  AU-58  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  example  with 
yellow  gold  surfaces . 285 

1914  EF-45  (PCGS).  Pleasing  light  yellow  gold.  An 

affordable  example  of  this  scarce  issue . 239 

Lustrous  1915  Quarter  Eagle 

1915  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  an  extremely  attrac¬ 

tive  example  with  deep  yellow  gold  lustre  and 
sharp  design  elements .  1,595 

1915  MS-63  (PCGS).  Attractive  light  yellow  gold 

lustre .  1,175 

1915  MS-62  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  495 

1925-D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply 

struck  with  lovely  yellow  gold  lustre .  1 ,275 

1925-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  lovely 
pinkish  gold  lustre .  845 

Sensational  1926  Quarter  Eagle 
1926  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  frosty  gem  has  fully 
brilliant  yellow  gold  lustre  and  exceptional  aes¬ 
thetic  appeal . 3,675 

1926  MS-64  (PCGS).  Frosty  yellow  gold  with  a 
hint  of  pink .  1,075 

1926  MS-61  (PCGS).  Brilliant  light  yellow  gold 

lustre . 295 

Gem  Quality  1927  Quarter  Eagle 

1927  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  delightful  gem  example 

with  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre .  3,295 

1927  MS-63  (NGC).  Light  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre . 819 

1929  MS-65  (PCGS) . 3,995 

1929  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  lovely 
yellow  gold  lustre .  845 


Choice  Mint  State 
1854  $3  Gold 
Lustrous  and  Beautiful 
First  Year  of  Issue 

1854  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lustrous,  beautiful  speci¬ 
men  of  the  first  year  of  issue  of  this  curious  de¬ 
nomination,  and  the  only  year  with  the  word 
DOLLARS  on  the  reverse  in  small  letters.  A  prize 
specimen  that  will  be  a  showpiece  in  any  type  set 

or  general  collection .  6,750 

1854  AU-55  (NGC).  A  lovely  type  coin  with  sat¬ 
iny  greenish  gold  lustre .  1,275 


1855  AU-58  (PCGS) .  1,650 

1860  EF-45  (NGC).  Very  light  yellow  gold  with  a 
hint  of  green.  A  pleasing  example  with  just  a  few 
very  minor  surface  marks,  not  unusual  for  the 
grade.  A  scarce  coin  by  any  evaluation.  ...  1 ,195 
1874  AU-55.  A  brilliant  yellow  gold  example  with 
a  few  very  minor  hairlines . 995 

Choice  Mint  State  1878  $3 
1878  MS-63  (NGC).  An  absolutely  delightful  ex¬ 
ample  with  frosty  light  yellow  gold  lustre.  “As  you 
like  it,”  and  more!  An  exceptional  candidate  for 

the  type  collector .  4,795 

1878  AU-58  (PCGS).  Lustrous  with  faint  pink  ton¬ 
ing .  1,295 

1878  AU-58  (NGC).  Very  light  yellow 
gold .  1,275 

Lustrous  1880  $3  Gold 
1880  AU-58  (NGC).  Pale  yellow  gold  with  reflec¬ 
tive,  prooflike  fields.  Always  popular  due  to  its 
enticing  low  mintage  figure.  A  key  $3  piece  at  any 
grade  level .  2,875 


$5  GOLD  HALF  EAGLES 


Early  Half  Eagles 


Attractive  1800  Half  Eagle 
1800  B-l-D.  AU-55  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  of 
this  turn  of  the  century  issue  with  deep  yellow 
gold  lustre  and  hints  of  green  toning.  Both  ob¬ 
verse  and  reverse  have  slight  central  weakness 
with  the  remaining  design  elements  extremely 
sharp.  A  wonderful  opportunity  for  the  advanced 

type  collector .  6,250 

1837  AU-50  (PCGS).  Lustrous  deep  green-gold 
with  considerable  eye  appeal .  1,195 


Liberty  Head  Half 


Eagles  Splendid 
1839  Half  Eagle 
First  Year  of  Issue 

1839  MS-61  (NGC).  This  is  an  amazing  example 

of  the  first  Liberty  half  eagle  issue.  Highly  lustrous 
greenish  yellow  gold  with  splashes  of  pale  rose 
toning.  This  example  is  sharply  struck  with  full 
obverse  and  reverse  design  elements,  save  for 
slight  weakness  among  the  obverse  stars.  You  will 
be  absolutely  thrilled  to  have  this  in  your  collec¬ 
tion.  We  guarantee  it!  .  4,950 

Mint  State  1840  Narrow  Mill  Half  Eagle 

1840  Narrow  Mill.  MS-61  (NGC).  This  is  a 

lovely  Mint  State  example  with  extremely  sharp 
design  elements  and  brilliant  greenish  gold  lustre. 
A  few  very  light  surface  marks  are  consistent  with 
the  grade.  An  extremely  important  opportunity 
for  the  specialist  to  acquire  a  high  quality  example 
of  this  early  Liberty  half  eagle.  In  his  Complete 
Encyclopedia,  Walter  Breen  noted  this  issue  is  “very 
rare  above  EF.”  Today,  we  would  characterize 
this  as  “very  rare  in  Mint  State.”  The  Bass  Col¬ 
lection  auctions  yielded  12  different  1840  Narrow 
Mill  half  eagles,  with  1 1  grading  AU  and  a  single 
MS-60! .  4,650 

Lovely  1840  Narrow  Mill  Half  Eagle 
1840  Narrow  Mill.  AU-58  (PCGS).  A  wonderful 
example  of  this  early  Liberty  half  eagle  with  lustrous 
yellow  gold  surfaces.  A  hint  of  green  along  with 
faint  rose  toning  adds  to  the  aesthetic  appeal.  We 

are  sure  you  will  like  this  one .  2,650 

1848  AU-58  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example 
for  the  grade  with  light  yellow  gold  surfaces 
and  strong  central  details.  While  not  a  rarity, 
this  is  a  very  difficult  issue  to  locate  in  higher 

grades . 795 

1851  AU-58  (NGC).  Lustrous  greenish  yellow 
gold  surfaces  with  exceptional  eye  appeal.  ..  895 

Lovely  185 1-C  Half  Eagle 
1851-C  AU-50  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 
with  lovely  greenish  gold  surfaces . 3,195 

1853  AU-58  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  virtually 

complete  lustre  and  attractive  rose  toning  at  lower 
obverse  and  upper  reverse .  595 

1854  AU-53  (NGC).  Bright  yellow  gold  lustre 

with  faint  pinkish  toning . 595 

Mint  State  1861  Half  Eagle 
1861  MS-62  (PCGS).  Extremely  sharply  struck  with 
highly  lustrous  yellow  gold  surfaces .  3,395 

Highly  Important  1867  Half  Eagle 
1867  AU-55  (PCGS).  A  lovely  specimen  retaining 
muchofits  original  lustre.  The  1867  half  eagle  is 
a  classic  rarity,  and  only  at  widely  separated  inter¬ 
vals  to  we  have  the  opportunity  to  offer  one  for 
sale.  We  estimate  that  only  40  to  60  pieces  exist 
from  the  original  circulation  strike  mintage  figure 

of 6, 870 .  4,250 

1879-S  AU-55  (PCGS).  Brilliant  yellow  gold.  299 

Choice  1880  Half  Eagle 
1880  MS-64  (PCGS).  Satiny  yellow  gold  lustre 


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3 


Coin  Quiz: 

What’s  New  at  the  Zoo? 

We  give  clues  concerning  zoological  creatures  found  on  five  different  American  numismatic  items,  some  rare,  some  not  so  rare.  How  many 
can  you  identify?  Get  three  or  more  right,  and  you  are  doing  well.  Get  four  or  five  right,  and  you  deserve  a  copy  of  one  of  Raymond  L.  Ditmars’ 
books  (now  all  out  of  print,  so  some  looking  is  required). 


1.  To  find  a  handsome  specimen  of  a 
diamondback  terrapin,  a  turtle  indigenous 
to  the  shoreline  of  the  Chesapeake  Bay  and 
other  southern  reaches,  you  need  to  track 
down  one  of  these: 

a.  1934  Maryland  Tercentenary  com 
memorative  half  dollar. 

b.  1837  Hard  Times  token. 

c.  1790  Standish  Barry  threepence  issued 
in  Baltimore. 

d.  1776  $8  Continental  Currency  paper 
bill. 

2.  The  1860  $5  gold  coin  issued  by  the 
Mormons,  from  dies  by  Albrecht  Kuner, 
features  as  a  motif  a: 

a.  Seagull,  such  as  found  at  the  Great  Salt 
Lake. 

b.  Leopard  frog. 

c.  Lion. 

d.  Horned  toad. 


3.  One  of  the  more  popular  designs  of  $10 
bills  from  the  early  20th  century  is  popularly 
known  as  the: 

a.  Bison  note. 

b.  Teddy  Bear  bill. 

c.  Faithful  Dog  greenback. 

d.  Coelecanth  note. 

4.  If  you  are  looking  for  a  whale  on  a  numis¬ 
matic  item,  a  likely  possibility  is  the: 

a.  $500  Confederate  States  of  America 


bill  issued  in  Montgomery,  Alabama, 
1861. 

b.  Pattern  trade  dollar  by  Baily,  1873. 

c.  1805  Eccleston  medal. 

d.  1935  Hudson  commemorative  half 
dollar 

5.  GOOD  FOR  A  SCENT  is  the  in¬ 
scription,  and  the  motif  is  the  head  of  a  dog, 
found  on: 

a.  An  1863  Civil  War  token  issued  by 
Merriam  of  Boston. 

b.  A  scrip  note  for  25  f  issued  by  Thayer’s 
Hotel,  Littleton,  New  Hampshire,  in 
1885. 

c.  The  counterstamp  of  Harris, 
Marchand  &  Co.  on  gold  ingots  made 
in  Marysville,  California,  in  1857. 

d.  The  1925  Vancouver  commemorative 
half  dollar. 

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with  very  slightly  reflective  fields.  An  attrac¬ 
tive  example,  sharply  struck,  and  highly  desir¬ 
able .  1,595 

1881  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  example 
with  highly  lustrous  yellow  gold  surfaces.  1 ,125 

1882  MS-60  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  light 

yellow  gold  lustre . 229 

1882  AU-58  (PCGS).  Deep  yellow  gold . 209 

1882-CC  EF-45.  Pale  greenish  gold  surfaces.  595 
1884-S  MS-61  (PCGS).  Extremely  sharp  with 
outstanding  eye  appeal.  Deep  orange-gold  lustre 
with  satiny  surfaces.  A  scarce  issue  at  a  modest 
price.  An  important  opportunity  for  the  special¬ 
ist  to  acquire  this  date . 495 

1884- S  EF-45  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  surfaces 

with  considerable  lustre . 229 

1885- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  lustre .  1,250 

1885-S  MS-61  (PCGS).  Attractive  hght  yellow 

gold .  285 

1885-S  AU-58  (PCGS).  Lovely  deep  yellow  sur¬ 
faces .  195 

1891  AU-58  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  with  nearly 

complete  lustre . 339 

1891-CC  AU-55  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example 
with  lustrous  hght  yellow  gold  surfaces . 595 

1891- CC  AU-50  (PCGS).  Rich  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre  with  faint  pinkish  toning . 560 

1 892- S  AU-58  (PCGS).  Lustrous  and  brilliant  yel¬ 
low  gold  surfaces . 429 

Mint  State  1893-CC  HalfEagle 

1893- CC  MS-60  (NGC).  Lustrous  greenish  yel¬ 

low  gold  with  faint  pink  toning.  A  lovely  example 
of  the  final  Carson  City  half  eagle .  1 ,495 

1894  AU-55  (NGC).  Lustrous  yellow  gold.  .  179 

Choice  1897  HalfEagle 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1897  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  hght  yellow 

gold  lustre .  1 ,795 

1897  MS-62  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  satiny 
yellow  gold  lustre . 339 

1897  MS-60.  Brilliant  yellow  gold . 259 

1897-S  AU-53  (PCGS).  Lovely  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre . 259 

1898  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 699 


Gem  1900  HalfEagle 
1900  MS-65  (PCGS).  Exceptional  eye  appeal  with 
sharp  design  features  and  lovely  orange  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  2,995 

1900  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  yellow  gold  with 

splashes  of  orange . 675 

1900  AU-58  (PCGS).  Lustrous  yellow  gold. .  189 


Lovely  Gem  1903-S  HalfEagle 

1903-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  exceptional  gem 
example  has  sharp  design  features  and  pristine 
surfaces.  Lustrous  bright  yellow  gold  is  accented 
by  traces  ofiridescent  rose  toning.  Although  con¬ 
sidered  plentiful  in  lower  grades,  this  issue  is  quite 
elusive  in  gem  preservation . 3,295 

1903-S  AU-58.  Light  yellow  gold .  195 

1904  MS-62  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 299 

Choice  Mint  State  1905  $5 

1905  MS-64  (PCGS)  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  Far 

above  average  in  quality .  1 ,225 

1905-S  MS-60  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully 
lustrous . 495 

1907  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive . 569 

1907-D  MS-65  (PCGS) . 3,295 

1908  Liberty.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 


with  lustrous  yellow  gold  surfaces  and  sharp  de¬ 
sign  features.  A  popular  issue  representing  a  tran¬ 
sitional  year  between  the  Liberty  and  Indian 
designs .  1,175 

Indian  Half  Eagles 


Choice  Mint  State  1908  HalfEagle  First 
Year  of  the  design 

1908  Indian.  MS-63  (PCGS).  An  attractive  ex¬ 
ample  with  lovely  yellow  gold  lustre.  First  year  of 
issue  of  the  Pratt  design  with  incuse  features. 
1,495  . 

1908- D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  satiny  lus¬ 
tre .  1,195 

1909- D  AU-55.  Light  yellow  gold . 299 

1910  MS-62  (PCGS).  An  attractive  hght  yellow 

gold  example  with  satiny  lustre . 595 

1911  MS-62  (NGC) .  629 

1912  MS-63  (PCGS).  Satiny  greenish  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  1,295 

1912-S  EF-45  (PCGS).  Subdued  yellow  gold  sur¬ 
faces . 369 

Choice  Mint  State  1913  HalfEagle 

1913  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  deep 

yellow  gold  lustre .  1,425 

1913  MS-62  (PCGS).  This  is  a  splendid  example 

with  dehghtful  yellow  gold  lustre  and  sharp  de¬ 
sign  elements . 575 

1914  AU-58  (PCGS).  Pleasing  medium  gold  sur¬ 
faces .  299 

Mint  State  1914-S  $5 

1914-S  MS-61  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  of  this 
key-date  with  pale  yellow  gold  lustre.  Not  often 
encountered  at  any  Mint  State  level . 2,395 


$10  GOLD  EAGLES 


five  pinkish  gold  lustre . 595 

1891- CC  MS-60  (SEGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  yellow  gold  lustre . 795 

1892- CC  VF-30.  Pale  yellow  gold  surfaces.  ..  465 

1893- S  MS-61  (PCGS).  Sharply  stuck  with  bril¬ 
liant  yellow-gold .  595 

1894  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example  with  sat¬ 
iny  yellow  gold  lustre .  619 

1895-0  MS-61  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
bright  yellow  gold  lustre . 775 

Extraordinary  1901  Liberty  Eagle 
1901  MS-66  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  and  highly 
lustrous  with  outstanding  yellow  gold  surfaces. 
This  impressive  gem  is  truly  a  coin  for  the  con¬ 
noisseur .  5,495 

1901  MS-62.  Sharply  struck  and  lustrous  with  Hght 

orange  toning . 275 

1901-0  MS-61  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example 
from  the  New  Orleans  Mint.  Lustrous  yellow 

gold .  575 

1901-S  AU-50 .  235 

Gem  1901-S  Eagle 

1901-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  extremely  sharp  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  yellow  gold  lustre  and  very 
faint  iridescent  toning.  An  exceptional  example 

with  considerable  aesthetic  appeal .  3,250 

1903  MS-63  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example 
with  reflective  fields  and  lustrous  yellow  gold 
surfaces .  1,225 

1903- 0  MS-62  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

bright  yellow  gold  lustre .  675 

1904- 0  MS-62  (PCGS).  This  scarce  issue  fea¬ 

tures  soft  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre  with  sharp 
details . 875 

1905  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilhant  with  attractive 
greenish  gold  lustre.  Very  sharply  stmck.  ...  945 
1905  MS-63  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  satiny 
yellow  gold  lustre . 995 

1906- 0  AU-58  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive . 379 

1907  Liberty.  MS-62  (PCGS).  A  brilhant  example 
with  greenish  gold  lustre . 379 

1907- S  MS-61  (ANACS).  An  attractive  example 

with  minimal  abrasions.  Just  210,500  were  struck 
in  San  Francisco .  695 

Indian  Gold  Eagles 


Liberty  Head  Gold  Eagles 

1847-0  AU-50  (PCGS).  Vivid  greenish  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  595 

1853-0  AU-50  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  with  a 

hint  of  green .  895 

1880  MS-62  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  frosty 
yellow  gold  lustre . 495 

Important  1880-0  Eagle 
1880-0  AU-58  (PCGS).  An  extremely  important 
opportunity  for  the  specialist  to  acquire  this 
scarce  date.  Sharply  struck  with  greenish  gold 
lustre . 4,950 

1880- S  AU-58  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  me¬ 
dium  yellow  gold  surfaces . 345 

1881- S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  hints  of 

pinkish  toning .  595 

1883  MS-62  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  lovely 

yellow  gold  lustre .  595 

1885  MS-62  (NGC).  A  sharply  struck  example 

with  brilhant  deep  yellow  gold  lustre . 679 

1888  AU-58  (NGC).  A  sharply  struck  example  with 
deep  yellow  gold  lustre  and  satiny  surfaces. ..  525 
1889-S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  attrac- 


1907  No  Motto  Indian  Eagle 

1907  No  Motto.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Satiny  yellow 
gold  lustre  with  exceptional  aesthetic  appeal.  Very 
close  to  gem  quality .  3,350 

1907  No  Motto.  MS-61  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  ex¬ 
ample  with  hght  yellow  gold  lustre . 595 

1908  No  Motto.  MS-61  (PCGS).  Brilhant  and  lus¬ 

trous  with  frosty  Hght  yellow  gold  surfaces.  A  scarce 
issue  from  a  mintage  of  just  33,500  corns . 950 

Mint  State  1908-D  Eagle  No  Motto 

1908-D  No  Motto.  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lovely  yellow 
gold  lustre  with  sharp  design  features .  1,450 

1908- D  No  Motto.  AU-55  (PCGS).  An  attractive 
example  with  very  hght  pinkish  gold  lustre.  .  585 

Mint  State  1908  $10 

1908  With  Motto.  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  lovely 
example  has  very  hght  yellow  gold  lustre.  2,650 

1908  With  Motto.  MS-62  (PCGS).  Pleasing  Hght 

yellow  gold . 575 

1909  MS-62  (NGC).  Highly  lustrous  with  rich 

yellow  gold  surfaces . 635 

1909- D  MS-62  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  example  with 

attractive,  lustrous  surfaces .  1,195 


1909-D  MS-61  (NGC).  An  attractive  example 
with  rich  yellow  gold  lustre  and  few  minor  abra¬ 
sions.  This  ranks  among  the  scarcer  Indian  eagles, 
from  a  mintage  ofjust  121,540  coins . 795 

1909- D  MS-60  (NGC).  An  outstanding  example, 

highly  lustrous  and  sharply  struck . 725 

1910  MS-63  (PCGS).  Rich  yellow  gold  lustre. 
1,095  . 

1910  MS-63  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with  bril¬ 
hant  hght  yellow  gold  lustre .  1 ,075 

1910  MS-62  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality  for  the 
grade  with  lustrous  hght  yellow  gold  surfaces.  .  595 

Attractive  1910-D  Indian  Eagle 

1910- D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Dehghtful  quality  with 

pinkish  gold  lustre  and  exceptional  aesthetic  ap¬ 
peal .  1,850 

1910-D  MS-62  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck  example 
with  lustrous  hght  yellow  gold  surfaces . 569 

1910-S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Attractive  quality  with 
frosty  yellow  gold  lustre .  1,195 

1911  MS-63  (PCGS).  Rich  greenish  gold  lustre 

provides  plenty  of  eye  appeal .  1,150 

1911  MS-63  (NGC).  A  dehghtful  example  with 
frosty  surfaces  and  a  hint  of  green  lustre.  .  1,075 

1911  MS-62  (PCGS).  Pleasing  quality  with  brilhant 
lustre .  825 

1911  MS-62  (PCGS).  Brilhant  with  hght  yellow 
gold  lustre .  575 

1911  MS-62  (NGC).  This  is  an  exceptional  ex¬ 

ample  with  outstanding  hght  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre . 549 

1912  MS-63  (NGC).  Lustrous  and  sharply  struck 

with  frosty  yellow  gold  surfaces.  An  ideal  candi¬ 
date  for  your  type  set .  1 ,095 

1912  MS-62  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  hght 
yellow  gold  lustre .  575 

1912  MS-62  (NGC).  Fully  brilhant  with  hght  yel¬ 
low  gold  lustre . 549 

Lovely  1912-S  Indian  Eagle 

1912-S  MS-63  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example  of 
this  scarce  issue  with  rich  yellow  gold  lustre.  Al¬ 
though  300,000  examples  were  struck,  very  few 
high  quality  survivors  remain  today.  An  impor¬ 
tant  opportunity  for  the  speciahst .  4,150 

1912- S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Deep  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre . 1,125 

1913  MS-62  (PCGS).  Fully  brilhant  with  lustrous 

hght  yellow  gold  surfaces . 575 

Mint  State  1913-S  Rarity 

1913- S  MS-60  (NGC).  This  is  one  of  the  rarer  is¬ 

sues  among  Indian  eagles,  from  a  mintage  ofjust 
66,000  coins.  Moderately  abraded  as  one  would 
expect  for  the  grade  assigned,  however,  still  attrac¬ 
tive  with  deep  yellow  gold  lustre.  For  a  real  chal¬ 
lenge,  consider  forming  a  complete  collection  of 
San  Francisco  Mint  coins  dated  1913 .  3,850 

Lustrous  1914  Indian  Eagle 

1914  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  ex¬ 

ample  with  rich  and  satiny  yellow  gold  lustre  and 
amazing  aesthetic  appeal.  A  lower  mintage  ex¬ 
ample  although  considered  only  moderately  rarer 
from  a  price  standpoint .  2,650 

1914  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lustrous  light  yellow 
gold . 595 

1914  MS-62  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with  frosty 
yellow  gold  surfaces  and  a  trace  ofhght  green  lus¬ 
tre .  569 


Choice  Mint  State  1914-D  $10 
1914-D  MS-64  (NGC).  This  is  an  impressive  example 
with  highly  lustrous  hght  yellow  gold  surfaces.  An 


important  opportunity  for  the  speciahst . 3,350 

Mint  State  1914-D  $10 

1914-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  faint 
pinkish  toning  over  yellow  gold  lustre .  1 ,675 


Desirable  1914-S  Eagle 
1914-S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lightly  abraded,  how¬ 
ever,  highly  attractive  with  lovely  yellow  gold 

lustre .  1,650 

1914-S  AU-55  (NGC).  Slightly  weakly  struck  al¬ 
though  with  exceptional  hght  yellow  gold  lustre 
and  very  pleasing  surfaces . 465 

1914- S  EF-45  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example  with 

considerable  lustre . 429 

1915  MS-63  (NGC).  A  wonderful  example  with 

choice  hght  yellow  gold  surfaces .  1,295 

1915  MS-62  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  consid¬ 
erable  eye  appeal .  595 

Rare  Mint  State  1915-S  Eagle 

1915- S  MS-62  (NGC).  An  outstanding  example  of 

this  rare  issue  with  highly  lustrous  hght  yellow 
gold  surfaces.  Exceptional  quality  for  the  grade, 
representing  an  important  opportunity  for  the 
speciahst .  5,650 

Mint  State  1916-S  $10 

1916- S  MS-62  (NGC).  This  is  a  very  attractive 

example  with  hght  yellow  gold  lustre .  1 ,450 

Choice  Mint  State  1926  $10 
1926  MS-64  (NGC).  Lustrous  light  yellow  gold 
surfaces.  An  ideal  candidate  for  your  type  collec¬ 
tion .  1,425 

1926  MS-63  (NGC).  This  is  a  lovely  example  with 

Hght  yellow  gold  lustre . 635 

1926  MS-62  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  light 

yellow  gold  lustre . 465 

1926  MS-61  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 429 


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Gem  1932  Indian  Eagle 
1932  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  example 
of  the  final  collectible  Indian  eagle.  Rich  and  satiny 
with  outstanding  yellow  gold  lustre . 3,495 

Choice  Mint  State  1932  Eagle 
1932  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck  example 

with  satiny  yellow  gold  lustre .  1 ,495 

1932  MS-64  (NGC).  An  attractive  example  with 

lustrous  surfaces .  1,425 

1932  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant .  645 

1932  AU-55.  An  attractive  example . 399 


$20  GOLD  DOUBLE 
EAGLES 


Liberty  Head  Double  Eagles 


Lovely  1850  Double  Eagle 
First  Year  of  Issue 

1850  AU-55  (PCGS).  A  spectacular  coin  featuring 
brilliant  greenish  yellow  gold  lustre  and  extremely 
sharp  design  details.  The  surfaces  are  very  lightly 
abraded,  however,  we  do  not  find  any  actual  wear. 
Many  would  not  hesitate  to  call  this  example  fully 
MS-60  with  a  substantially  higher  price.  First  year 
of  circulation  coinage  for  the  double  eagle  de¬ 
nomination,  an  important  consideration  for  type 
collectors.  We  cannot  explain  with  more  detail 
how  wonderful  this  coin  is,  so  we  suggest  you 
place  your  order  today.  We  are  certain  you  will  be 


absolutely  delighted .  3,995 

1855-S  EF-45  (PCGS) .  1,295 


Mint  State  1857-S  Double  Eagle 
S.S.  Central  America  Treasure 

1857-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 
with  highly  lustrous,  fully  brilliant  yellow  gold 
surfaces.  Extremely  sharply  struck.  This  is  an  im¬ 
portant  opportunity  for  the  connoisseur.  Desig¬ 
nated  as  variety  20A,  Spiked  Shield .  8,250 

Mint  State  1865-S  Double  Eagle 
From  the  Brother  Jonathan  Treasure 

1865-S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with 
frosty  yellow  gold  surfaces  and  splashes  of  rose 
toning.  A  lovely  Mint  State  example  from  the 
S.S.  Brotherjonathan  treasure,  offered  by  us  at  auc¬ 
tion  in  1999.  Since  that  time,  examples  from  this 
treasure  have  been  in  high  demand  with  very  lim¬ 
ited  supply.  We  have  just  this  single  example 
available .  4,595 

1875- CC  VF-35  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example  of 

this  issue  with  very  minor  hairlines.  Light  yellow 
gold  surfaces  with  traces  of  lustre .  1 ,095 

1876- CC  EF-45  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  with 
considerable  lustre,  more  than  is  expected  for  the 
grade.  Light  surface  marks  are  present.  A  wonder¬ 
ful  choice  for  the  Carson  City  type  collector, 
combining  its  status  as  a  Centennial  year  issue 
with  the  final  issue  of  the  Type  II  design.  1 ,250 

Pleasing  1877-CC  Double  Eagle 

1877- CC  EF-40  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  with 

substantial  lustre  remaining,  especially  in  the  pro¬ 
tected  areas.  In  our  opinion  this  example  is  closer 
to  EF-45  than  to  EF-40.  This  is  the  first  year  of 
issue  for  the  Type  III  design .  1,495 

1882-CC  EF-45  (PCGS).  This  should  have  prob¬ 
ably  been  graded  AU-50,  although  a  few  very  light 
hairlines  in  the  obverse  field  suggest  the  EF-45 
grade  assigned  by  PCGS.  This  lovely  double  eagle 
has  exceptional  lustre,  virtually  complete,  and  is 
extremely  sharp.  An  outstanding  candidate  for  the 
date  specialist,  or  for  the  design  collector.  .  1,395 

1882- CC  VF-25  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

light  yellow  gold  surfaces  and  deeper  peripheral 
toning .  1,195 

1883- CC  EF-45  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  at¬ 

tractive  yellow  gold  surfaces  and  few  minor  blem¬ 
ishes.  Considerable  lustre  remains,  especially  in 
the  protected  areas  around  devices .  1 ,295 

Mint  State  1884-CC  Double  Eagle 

1884- CC  MS-61  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with 

frosty  pinkish  gold  lustre.  A  few  minor  blemishes 
are  present,  including  a  light  obverse  scratch 
keeping  this  from  a  higher  numeric  grade.  Your 
satisfaction  is  guaranteed  as  always .  3,295 

Lovely  1889-CC  Double  Eagle 

1889-CC  EF-45  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  con¬ 
siderable  lustre.  Rich  and  attractive  yellow  gold 
with  hints  of  lustre.  In  our  opinion,  this  should 
have  received  the  AU-50  grade .  1,550 

1889- CC  EF-40  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  light  yellow 
gold  example  with  very  minor  blemishes. .  1 ,350 

Lustrous  1890-CC  $20  Gold 

1890- CC  AU-50.  Brilliant  yellow  gold  lustre.  A 

lovely  specimen  of  this  popular  Carson  City  Mint 
issue .  1,450 


Lovely  1890-CC  Double  Eagle 

1890-CC  AU-50  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  ex¬ 
ample  for  the  grade  with  sharp  design  features, 
light  yellow  gold  lustre,  and  slightly  reflective 
obverse  and  reverse  fields .  1,450 

1890-CC  EF-45  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  example 
for  the  grade  with  nearly  complete  yellow  gold 
lustre!  The  surfaces  have  very  light  imperfections, 
however,  this  example  has  exceptional  aesthetic 
appeal .  1,250 

Pleasing  1892-CC  Double  Eagle 

1892- CC  AU-50  (PCGS).  This  is  a  delightful  ex¬ 

ample  with  considerable  light  yellow  gold  lustre 
and  few  minor  surface  marks.  An  important  op¬ 
portunity  for  the  specialist .  1,695 

1893  MS-61  (PCGS) . 449 

1893- CC  EF-40  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  rich 

yellow  gold  surfaces  and  hints  of  rose  toning. 
Considerable  lustre  remains,  especially  in  the  pro¬ 
tected  areas  around  devices .  1,395 

1894  MS-63  (PCGS) . 829 


Choice  Mint  State  1896-S  $20  Gold 
1896-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant,  lustrous  sur¬ 


faces .  1,395 

1898-S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Brilliant  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre  with  sharp  design  features . 539 

1898-S  MS-60 .  450 

1900  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  orange  gold  lus¬ 
tre . 625 

1900  MS-63  (PCGS) . 625 

1900  MS-62  (PCGS) . 495 

1900  MS-61  (PCGS) . 449 

1900  AU-58  (PCGS) . 439 


Gem  Mint  State  1901  $20 

1901  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  extremely 
attractive  with  very  light  iridescent  toning. . .  3,395 

1903  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attractive.  645 

Choice  1903-S  Double  Eagle 

1903- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  wonderful  example 

with  sharp  design  elements  and  fight  yellow  gold 
lustre .  2,795 

1904  AU-58  (PCGS).  An  affordable  example  for 

your  type  set.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  PCGS 
holder .  409 

1904- S  MS-60 .  475 


Mint  State  1905  Double  Eagle 
A  Condition  Rarity 

1905  MS-62  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  deep 
yellow  gold  surfaces  and  splashes  of  rose  toning. 
This  is  very  sharply  struck.  Just  58,910  circulation 
strikes  were  minted,  the  second  lowest  produc¬ 
tion  of  any  Liberty  double  eagle  from  the  20th 
century.  This  example  is  seldom  encountered  in 
higher  grades .  3,850 

Important  1906-D  $20  First  Denver 
Mint  Issue  Set  Registry™  Quality 
1906-D  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  stunning  Mint  State 
example  has  exceptional  surfaces  for  the  grade  and 
lovely  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre.  Highly  attractive 
and  truly  a  coin  the  will  please  even  the  most  dis¬ 
criminating  of  collectors.  A  condition  rarity  with 
just  a  single  finer  MS-65  example  certified  by 
PCGS . 3,650 

1906- S  AU-58  (PCGS,  Bass).  Satiny  yellow  gold 

with  virtually  complete  lustre.  From  the  Bass 
Collection .  529 

Lustrous  1907  Liberty  Head  $20 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1907  Liberty.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 
of  the  final  year  of  issue  for  this  design  type. 
This  exceptional  example  has  highly  lustrous 
greenish  gold  lustre  with  considerable  aesthetic 

appeal .  1,995 

1907  Liberty.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 750 

1907  Liberty.  MS-62  (PCGS).  Although  very 
lightly  abraded,  an  attractive  example  with  deep 

yellow  gold  lustre . 539 

1907  Liberty.  MS-60 .  450 

Choice  1907-S  Double  Eagle 

1907- S  MS-63  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 

with  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre  and  sharp  design 
features .  1,675 

Saint-Gaudens  Double  Eagles 

MCMVH  (1907)  High  Relief.  Wire  Edge.  MS- 

65  (PCGS).  An  incredible  gem  example  of  this 
most  extremely  popular  20th  century  issue.  This 
is  very  sharply  struck  with  satiny  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre .  31,500 

Gem  1907  Saint-Gaudens  $20 

1907  Saint-Gaudens.  Arabic  date.  MS-65 

(PCGS).  An  exceptional  gem  example  with  deep 
orange  gold  lustre  and  satiny  surfaces . 2,395 

1908  No  Motto.  MS-63  (PCGS) .  539 

1908  With  Motto  $20 
1908  With  Motto.  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  a  won¬ 
derful  example  with  satiny  light  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre  and  sharp  design  definition .  3,995 

Mint  State  1909/8  Double  Eagle 
1909/8  MS-61  (NGC).  Highly  lustrous  light  yel¬ 
low  gold.  The  overdate  features  are  especially 
bold.  An  outstanding  example  of  this  fairly  scarce 
and  infinitely  interesting  variety .  1,695 


Gem  1909-S  $20 

1909- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  coin  for  the  connois¬ 

seur.  This  gem  example  displays  satiny  yellow 
gold  lustre  with  pristine  surfaces .  5,750 

Gem  1910-D  Double  Eagle 

1910- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with 

sharp  design  features  and  exceptional  pinkish  gold 
lustre .  3,250 


Gem  191 1-D  Double  Eagle 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
191 1-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  highly  attractive  and  ex¬ 
tremely  important  example  with  satiny  yellow  gold 
lustre  and  faint  pinkish  toning.  Only  seven  finer 


examples  have  been  certified  by  PCGS . 3,350 

1911-D  MS-64  (PCGS) .  695 

1911-S  MS-64  (PCGS) . 845 

1914  MS-61  (PCGS) .  669 

1914- S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Lustrous  yellow  gold  sur¬ 
faces .  585 

1915- S  MS-63  (NGC) . 595 

1922  MS-64  (PCGS) . 675 


1922  MS-63  (PCGS) .  595 

1923  MS-63  (PCGS) .  579 


Gem  1924  Double  Eagle 
1924  MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  radi¬ 
ant  yellow  gold  lustre.  An  impressive  gem  ex¬ 
ample . 2,895 

1924  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  gem  with  light 

yellow  gold  surfaces .  1 ,095 

1924  MS-64  (PCGS) .  675 

1924  MS-64  (NGC).  Light  yellow  gold  lustre  with 

splashes  of  coppery  orange  toning . 675 

1924  MS-63 .  539 

1924  MS-62  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  brilliant 
yellow  gold  lustre . 489 


Choice  1926-S  $20 

1926-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  yellow  gold  lustre  and  a  hint  of  pink  ton¬ 


ing .  5,750 

1927  MS-65  (PCGS) .  1,125 


COLONIAL  AND  EARLY 
AMERICAN  COINS 


1723  Hibernia  Halfpenny.  Double  Struck.  F- 

12  (PCGS).  Mottled  dark  olive  and  steel  brown. 
Double  struck  on  a  slightly  oval  planchet.  1,150 

1760  Voce  Populi.  Breen-223,  Nelson-9, 
Zelinka-6C.  VF-35  (PCGS).  Choice  medium 
tan  surfaces . 359 

1760  Voce  Populi.  “VOOE”  spelling.  Breen-227, 
Nelson-3,  Zelinka  7-E.  VF-35.  A  wonderful  ex¬ 
ample  with  smooth  light  brown  surfaces .  495 

1788  Connecticut.  Mailed  Bust  right.  Miller  2-D. 
VF-20.  Mahogany  fields  with  olive-brown  de¬ 
vices.  Very  minor  rim  bruises  are  noted .  195 

Impressive  1786  New  Jersey  Copper 

1786  New  Jersey.  Wide  Shield.  Maris  20-N. 
EF-45  (PCGS).  Smooth  olive-brown  surfaces 
with  considerable  aesthetic  appeal.  An  important 
opportunity  for  the  colonial  enthusiast. ...  2,950 

1786  New  Jersey.  Wide  Shield.  Maris  21-N. 

EF-40  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  example  for  the 
grade  with  extremely  pleasing  medium  brown 
surfaces .  1,375 

1787  New  Jersey.  Small  planchet,  Plain  Shield. 

Maris  46-e.  VF-25  (PCGS).  Light  olive-brown 
with  heavy  clash  marks  on  the  obverse . 495 

1787  New  Jersey.  Maris  63-s.  G-4.  Cleaned  long 
ago,  and  burnished  to  remove  corrosion.  Now 
with  deep  steel  surfaces . 99 

1786  Vermont.  Bust  left.  Ryder-10.  F-12.  Faint 

porosity  with  very  dark  brown  surfaces,  as  ex¬ 
pected,  lighter  devices,  and  splashes  of  mahogany 
patina .  295 

1781  North  American  token.  Breen-1 143.  VF-30 
(PCGS).  Deep  steel  brown  blended  with  slightly 
lighter  mahogany . 245 

Washington  Funeral  Medal 

“1799”  Washington  Funeral  Medal.  Baker- 
166c.  White  Metal.  AU-58.  Holed  for  suspen¬ 
sion  as  always.  This  is  a  wonderful  example  with 
light  gray  fields  and  deeper  gray  devices.  An  im¬ 
portant  opportunity  for  the  specialist . 2,150 

1787  Fugio.  UNITED  STATES.  KN  8-B.  AU- 

50  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  pleasing  me¬ 
dium  brown  surfaces.  Weakly  defined  at  lower 
obverse  and  upper  reverse .  1 ,295 

1787  Fugio.  STATES  UNITED.  Four  cinque¬ 
foils.  KN  9-P.  Rarity-4.  EF-40  (PCGS).  A 
lovely  example  with  pleasing  olive  and  darker 
brown  surfaces .  1,375 

Lustrous  1787  Fugio  Cent 

1787  Fugio.  STATES  UNITED.  Four  cinque¬ 
foils.  KN  11-X.  MS-62  RB  (PCGS).  An  attrac¬ 
tive  example  with  intermingled  brown  toning  and 
pale  orange  lustre.  Several  planchet  flaws  are  vis¬ 
ible  on  the  reverse,  as  often  found  on  examples  of 


this  series .  2,950 

Choice  1787  Fugio  Cent 
1787  Fugio.  STATES  UNITED.  Four  cinque¬ 
foils.  KN  12-X.  MS-64  RB  (PCGS).  This  is  an 
exceptional  example  with  substantial  deep  orange 
lustre  and  fight  brown  toning.  Heavy  clash  marks 
are  visible  on  the  obverse,  similar  to  most  ex¬ 
amples  of  this  variety  from  the  Bank  of  New  Y  ork 

hoard .  4,950 

1787  Fugio.  STATES  UNITED.  KN  13-X. 

VF-35  (PCGS).  Light  tan  and  olive  brown  sur¬ 
faces .  895 


Mint  State  1804  Half  Cent  Crosslet  4, 
With  Stems 

1804  Crosslet  4,  With  Stems.  Breen-9,  Cohen- 
10.  MS-62  BN  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  with  glossy 
dark  brown  surfaces.  A  later  die  state  with  radial 
flowlines  and  light  borders,  as  struck .  1,995 

Mint  State  1806  Half  Cent 
1806  Large  6.  B-4,  C-4.  MS-62  BN  (NGC).  A 
lovely  example  with  lustrous  dark  brown  surfaces 
and  hints  of  faded  orange  lustre  in  the  protected 
areas.  The  reverse  has  considerable  dark  olive  ton¬ 
ing .  1,795 


Desirable  1795  Cent 
1795  Plain  edge.  Breen-6,  Sheldon-77.  VF-35 

(PCGS).  Choice  light  brown  surfaces  with  very 
minor  verdigris  around  the  devices.  This  is  an 
extremely  attractive  example  for  the  variety  spe¬ 
cialist .  2,995 

Pleasing  1804  Large  Cent 
1804  Original.  B-l,  S-266a.  Net  VG-10,  sharp¬ 
ness  of  VF-25  with  eroded  surfaces.  Before  shy¬ 
ing  away  from  this  example,  please  consider  the 
typical  appearance  of  1804  large  cents,  coins  that 
almost  always  have  problems  of  one  sort  or  an¬ 
other.  This  is  an  aesthetically  pleasing  example 
with  dark  brown  surfaces.  Your  satisfaction  is 

guaranteed,  as  always .  1 ,450 

1 807/6  B-3,  S-273.  Counterstamped  with  a  crown 

figure  in  incused  oval.  VG . 295 

1807  Large  Fraction.  B-6,  S-276.  VF-25. 
Smooth  dark  olive-brown  with  slightly  lighter  tan 

highlights . 495 

1812  Large  Date.  B-3,  S-288.  VG-7.  Attractive  brown 

with  lighter  tan.  Very  lightly  cleaned .  145 

1814  Crosslet  4.  B-l,  S-294.  (NGC).  A  lovely 
two-tone  example  with  mahogany  brown  fields 

and  fighter  chocolate  brown  devices . 495 

1820  Newcomb-13.  MS-65  BN  (PCGS).  This  is 
a  lovely,  sharply  struck  example  with  nicely 
blended  dark  brown  and  lighter  tan.  Fully  lustrous 
with  hints  of  pale  blue  toning.  This  is  a  popular 
choice  for  type  collectors  due  to  the  strength  of 
design  details  on  the  original  coinage  dies,  and 
imparted  to  the  coins  struck  from  them.  ..  1,195 
1825  N-7.  EF-45  (PCGS).  Pleasing  olive-brown 

surfaces . 459 

1838  N-l.  MS-64  BN  (PCGS).  Very  choice  qual¬ 
ity  with  outstanding  olive  and  steel  brown  surfaces. 
Traces  of  pale  orange  lustre  may  be  seen  within  the 

devices  when  using  magnification . 595 

1848  N-35.  AU-50.  Sharply  struck  with  glossy, 

lustrous  medium  brown  surfaces .  175 

1852  N-3.  MS-62  BN  (NGC).  Fully  lustrous  with 
chestnut  brown  surfaces.  The  fields  are  flowlined, 

indicating  a  late  die  state . 239 

1852  N-l 6.  EF-45.  This  is  an  attractive  dark  chest¬ 
nut  brown  example . 79 

Amazing  1868  Large  Cent  Rarity 
Gem  Copper  Proof 
Fewer  than  a  Dozen  Known  to  Us 
First  We  Have  Offered  in  Years 
1868  Proof-65  BN  (PCGS).  One  of  the  very  fin¬ 
est  of  only  a  few  we  have  ever  seen.  Large  copper 
cent  of  the  circa  1843-1857  Braided  Hair  style, 
but  dated  1868.  Struck  after  cents  of  this  format 
were  officially  discontinued,  to  create  a  rarity  for 
numismatists,  in  the  style  of  the  1913  Liberty 
Head  nickel,  1884  and  1885  trade  dollars,  and 
related  items.  We  are  unable  to  account  for  even 
a  dozen  different  specimens,  at  least  one  of  which 
is  impounded  in  a  museum  (American  Numis¬ 
matic  Society).  The  present  piece  has  been  con¬ 
signed  to  us.  For  the  forthcoming  book,  More 
Adventures  with  Rare  Coins,  Dave  Bowers  has  cre¬ 
ated  a  chapter  on  this  great  rarity — calling  it  “an¬ 
tipodal  to  the  1804  dollar,”  in  that  just  about 
everyone  knows  about  the  famous,  classic  1804, 


The  Coin  Collector  M'  August  1 9,  2002 


5 


This  &  That 

GREAT  NEWS  FOR  BUYERS!:  The  latest  issue  of  The  Currency  Dealer  Newsletter  had 
a  headline,  “Results  Weaker  Than  Expected  at  Memphis,”  noting  that  at  the  annual  Paper 
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business  transactions  taking  place  than  customary.”  As  we  dearly  love  currency  both  for 
auction  purposes  and  your  editor's  own  collection  of  New  Hampshire  obsolete  and 
National  Bank  notes,  we  suggest  that  anyone  with  interesting  New  Hampshire  notes  take 
advantage  of  this  “weak”  situation  and  sell  us  some  at  full  retail  strong  prices! 

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government  is  giving,  free  of  charge,  “pills  that  can  protect  people  from  thyroid  cancer 
after  nuclear  disaster”  if  they  live  within  10  miles  of  a  nuclear  power  plant.  As  quite  a 
few  nuclear  power  plants  are  located  on  seacoasts  and  other  places  where  people 
vacation,  not  to  mention  live  year-round,  we  wonder  if  real  estate  dealers  might  like  to 
include  packages  of  these  pills  as  an  incentive  when  offering  such  properties  for  sale?  Just 
a  creative  idea. 

RETURN  TO  TRADITION:  Pricewaterhouse  Coopers  is  renaming  its  consulting 
division  “Monday,”  hoping  that  the  word  Monday  will  inspire  “fresh  thinking,  early  rising 
and  the  wearing  of  crispy  white  shirts.”  Somewhat  similarly,  Consignia,  the  modern  name 
for  the  post  office  in  good  old  England,  is  going  to  revert  to  the  traditional  name  of  the 
Royal  Mail  (which  was  first  used  in  1516).  (The  Economist) 


POLLYANNA  is  alive  and  well  in  New  Hampshire.  Sort  of.  “A  statue  of  Pollyanna,  the 
fictional  character  created  by  a  Littleton  native,”  was  unveiled  in  front  of  the  Littleton 
(NH)  Public  Library  on  Saturday,  June  8, 2002.  Pollyanna  was  written  in  1913  by  Eleanor 
Hodgman  Porter,  born  in  Littleton  in  1868.  This  young  girl  is  famous  even  today  for  her 
“unflinchingly  positive  attitude  toward  life.”  (Submitted  by  David  Sundman) 

NICE  ARTICLE,  “Early  Alabama  Banking,”  by  Nolan  Mims,  in  the  latest  issue  of 
Numismatic  Views,  published  by  the  Guild  Coast  Numismatic  Association  in  Alabama.  This 
is  one  of  many  club  and  organization  newsletters  that  arrive  on  your  editor’s  desk,  and 
we  appreciate  them  all. 

S'MS' 

PAUL  GILKES,  in  a  recent  issue  of  Coin  World,  explored  the  mystery  of  circulation 
strike  1895  Morgan  dollars,  quoting  with  credit  some  of  the  stuff  that  Henry  T.  Hettger 
and  our  staff  have  unearthed.  It  is  likely,  in  our  view,  that  all  1895  dollars  were  Proofs,  and 
that  no  circulation  issues  bearing  this  date  were  struck. 


but  relatively  few  are  aware  of  the  1 868  large  cent. 
Just  as  a  set  of  Liberty  Head  nickels  cannot  be  truly 
complete  without  an  1913,  a  set  of  large  copper 
cents  cannot  be  truly  complete  without  an  1868. 
This  is  the  first  specimen  we  have  offered  in  a  long 
time! .  28,750 


SMALL  CENTS 


Flying  Eagle  Cents 

Choice  Proof  1856  Flying  Eagle  Cent 

1856  Flying  Eagle.  Snow-9.  Proof-63  (PCGS). 

Rich  olive-brown  with  tinges  oflight  tan  lustre. 
A  few  tiny  specks  are  consistent  with  the  grade. 
The  reverse  is  slightly  lighter  than  the  obverse.  A 
minor  rim  disturbance  above  ST  of  STATES,  and 
at  the  corresponding  point  of  the  reverse,  appears 
to  be  a  minor  clipped  planchet.  This  Snow-9  va¬ 
riety  was  only  produced  in  Proof  format,  although 
typical  with  subdued  surfaces,  not  deeply  reflec¬ 
tive .  12,850 

1857  MS-64  (PCGS).  Generally  quite  sharply  de¬ 

fined,  with  slight  weakness  on  the  bottoms  of 
UNITED  STATES.  The  tops  of  these  same  let¬ 
ters  are  sharp.  Intriguing.  Lustrous  golden  tan 
with  splashes  of  iridescent  toning .  1 ,395 

1857  AU-50  (PCGS).  Dark  tan  surfaces .  185 

1858/7  EF-40  (NGC).  Attractive  olive  with  fighter 

tan  on  the  devices.  The  diagnostic  broken  wing 
tip  is  visible,  along  with  the  die  chip  over  the  first 
8.  Overdate  features  are  weak  but  visible.  ..  795 

Choice  Mint  State  1858  Flying  Eagle 
Cent  Large  Letters  Obverse 

1858  Large  Letters.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply 

struck  with  exceptional  fight  tan  lustre.  Obverse 
lettering  and  date  exhibit  slight  machine  dou¬ 
bling .  1,895 

1 858  Large  Letters.  EF-40  (PCGS).  Attractive  light 
brown .  119 

Indian  Head  Cents 


I860  Pointed  Bust  Indian  Cent 

1860  Pointed  Bust.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely 
example  with  satiny  golden  tan  lustre.  This  design 
variation  is  quite  scarce  in  Mint  State  preservation. 
An  opportunity  not  to  be  missed .  1 ,475 

Lovely  Proof  1860  Indian  Cent 

1860  Rounded  Bust.  Proof-64  (PCGS).  Sharply 
defined  with  light  tan  surfaces.  Both  obverse  and 
reverse  have  subdued  Proof  fields .  2,295 

1863  MS-64  (NGC).  Rich  golden  tan  lustre.  ..  345 

1864  Copper-Nickel.  VF-30.  Very  dark  olive  sur¬ 
faces . 49 

1864  Bronze.  MS-64  RB  (PCGS) . 259 

1865  MS-64  RD.  Sharply  struck  with  bright  orange 

lustre.  A  few  tiny  abrasions  and  scattered  spots 
keep  this  front  gem  quality . 425 

1866  MS-64  BN  (PCGS).  A  delightful  specimen 

with  sharp  design  elements.  Fully  lustrous  dark 
brown  surfaces  with  subtle  traces  of  orange  lus¬ 
tre.  An  important  opportunity  to  acquire  this 
scarce  date . 479 

1867  EF-45  (NGC).  Attractive  medium 

brown . 189 

1868  MS-65  RB  (NGC).  Highly  attractive 

with  more  red  than  brown.  Sharply  struck 
with  full  diamonds  and  nearly  complete 
feather  details.  An  important  opportunity  for 
the  specialist . 1,095 

1870  MS-65  BN  (NGC).  This  is  an  exceptional 
gem  example  with  light  blue  toning  over  dark 
brown  surfaces.  Considerable  orange  lustre  re¬ 
mains  on  both  obverse  and  reverse.  This  example 
is  very  close  to  “red  brown.”  Sharply  struck  with 
full  feather  details  on  the  obverse  and  full  shield 
details  on  the  reverse .  1,395 

1870  MS-64  RB  (PCGS).  This  lovely  cent  has 
exceptional  golden  orange  lustre  fading  to  ma¬ 
hogany  and  fight  blue  on  the  devices.  The  reverse 
is  nearly  full  fight  orange.  A  wonderful  opportu¬ 
nity  for  the  connoisseur . 849 

1870  EF-40.  A  pleasing  example  with  light  chest¬ 
nut  brown  surfaces . 289 

Gem  Mint  State  1871  Cent 

1871  MS-65  RB  (NGC).  Highly  attractive  featur¬ 

ing  considerable  orange  lustre  blended  with  olive- 
brown.  Very  sharply  struck  with  all  obverse  and 
reverse  design  features  fully  defined . 2,350 

1871  MS-64  BN  (PCGS).  This  is  an  amazing  ex¬ 
ample  for  the  MS-64  grade.  The  surfaces  are  pris¬ 
tine  with  medium  brown  toning  and  traces  of 
faded  orange  lustre.  All  details  are  sharply  defined 
on  both  obverse  and  reverse .  1,095 

1871  MS-63  RB.  An  attractive  example  with  con¬ 
siderable  orange  lustre,  especially  on  the  obverse. 
Splashes  of  darker  brown  toning  may  be  seen  on 
either  side.  An  attractive  example  of  this  very 


scarce  issue . 895 

1871  AU-53  (PCGS) . 399 

1871  VF-35.  Glossy  dark  brown  surfaces . 299 


Gem  Proof  1873  Close  3  Cent 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1873  Close  3.  Proof-65  RD  (PCGS).  This  is  an 


absolutely  spectacular  Proof  with  reflective  bright 
orange  surfaces.  Hints  of  attractive  lilac  toning  are 
noted  on  the  highest  design  points.  An  important 
opportunity  as  PCGS  has  only  certified  three  finer 
Proof-66  RD  examples .  3,295 

Sensational  1877  Indian  Cent 
Gem  Mint  State 

1877  MS-66  RB  (NGC).  This  is  an  absolutely 
spectacular  example  of  the  key-date  among  all 
Indian  cents  minted  from  1859  to  1909.  Both 
obverse  and  reverse  have  extremely  sharp  defini¬ 
tion.  All  four  diamonds  are  boldly  visible  and  the 
feathers  are  complete  to  their  very  tips.  The  re¬ 
verse  has  fully  defined  wreath  detail  and  the  shield 
is  bold.  The  surfaces  are  virtually  flawless  with 
deep  orange  lustre  and  lilac-brown  toning.  Tins 
is  one  of  the  finest  Mint  State  1877  Indian  cents 
we  have  handled  in  recent  years.  A  coin  for  the 
connoisseur .  11,950 

Gem  1877  Indian  Cent 
1877  MS-65  BN  (PCGS).  This  is  a  truly  lovely 
example  of  the  issue,  popular  among  collectors 
over  many  decades.  In  fact,  this  example  has  been 
recognized  as  a  rarity  almost  since  the  time  of  is¬ 
sue.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  have  lustrous  me¬ 
dium  brown  surfaces  with  noticeable  orange 
lustre  and  traces  oflilac  toning .  8,450 

Desirable  1877  Indian  Cent 
1877  AU-50  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  choice 
olive-brown  surfaces.  This  is  an  extremely  impor¬ 
tant  opportunity  for  the  avid  Indian  cent  collec¬ 
tor .  2,250 

1877  G-6  (PCGS).  Light  tan  and  darker  brown 
with  traces  of  iridescent  toning.  The  tops  of 
three  letters  are  visible  in  LIBERTY.  An  af¬ 
fordable  opportunity  to  fill  this  hole  in  your 

collection . 495 

1877  AG-3  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example  for  the 
grade  with  the  date  complete  and  fully  readable. 
The  reverse  has  full  rims  while  the  obverse  has  just 
a  few  letters  at  upper  right  and  left  merged  with 

the  border .  295 

1885  MS-65  BN  (PCGS).  Exceptional  quality  with 
deep  brown  obverse  and  fighter  tan  reverse. 
Splashes  and  traces  of  orange  lustre  are  present  on 
both  sides . 399 

1893  MS-64  RB.  Lustrous  fight  orange  is  blended 

with  light  brown  toning .  195 

1 894  MS-64  RB  (NGC) .  Exceptional  quality  with 

light  brown  toning  and  substantial  bright  orange 
lustre . 219 

1903  MS-65  RD  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  blaz¬ 
ing  orange  lustre . a . 395 

1907  MS-64  RB  (NGC).  Pale  orange  lustre  is 

blended  with  dark  brown  toning . 99 

1908-S  MS-64  RD  (PCGS).  Lovely  golden  or¬ 
ange  lustre,  typical  of  the  first  San  Francisco 
Mint  cents . 975 

1908- S  EF-45  (PCGS).  Attractive  fight  brown.  A 

popular  issue  representing  the  very  first  one  cent 
coin  struck  at  San  Francisco.  Prior  to  1 908,  this  Mint 
had  only  produced  gold  and  silver  coins .  145 

1909  Indian.  MS-64  RD.  Attractive  quality  with 
bright  orange  lustre  and  a  few  minor  toning  spots 
keeping  this  from  the  gem  classification .  165 

Lincoln  Cents 

1909- S  V.D.B.  F-15  (ANACS).  Fill  that  hole  in 

your  album  (or  slab  box)  with  this  delightful  ex¬ 
ample.  Choice  medium  brown  surfaces  with  a 
trace  of  olive .  659 

Gem  Proof  1914  Cent 
1914  Proof-66  RD  (PCGS).  This  is  an  absolutely 
superb  gem  that  is  sure  to  please  the  connoisseur. 
Extremely  sharply  struck  with  bright  orange  lus¬ 
tre  and  rings  of  deep  orange  and  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing .  2,975 

Gem  Mint  State  1921-S  Cent 
1921-S  MS-65  RB  (NGC).  This  is  an  exceptional 
gem  example  with  virtually  full  orange  lustre.  Very 
fight  traces  ofbrown  and  iridescent  toning  are  vis.- 
ible  on  either  side.  Examples  of  this  issue  with  full 
original  lustre  are  extremely  rare .  2,500 

Important  1922  Plain  Cent 
1922  Plain.  Strong  Reverse.  EF-40  (PCGS).  A 
pleasing  example  with  nicely  blended  dark 
brown  and  olive.  The  obverse  is  rather  weak  as 

usual .  1,850 

1922  Plain.  F-12  (ICG).  Light  brown  with 
typical  weak  obverse  and  much  stronger  re¬ 
verse . 579 

1935  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  highly  lus¬ 
trous . 45 

1937  Reeded  edge.  MS-63  RB.  Virtually  full  red, 
however,  with  numerous  spots  on  obverse  and 
reverse.  A  genuine  Lincoln  cent  with  edge  reed¬ 
ing  added  at  a  later  date . 250 

Reportedly,  a  number  of  1937  dated  Lincoln  cents  and 
Buffalo  nickels  had  their  edges  reeded  in  1941.  This  work  was 
apparently  done  by  or  for  Ira  Reed  in  connection  with  the  an¬ 
nual  ANA  Convention. 

1941  Proof-66  RD  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality 


with  fully  brilliant  orange  Proof  surfaces.  ...  339 
1941-D  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant  orange  lus¬ 
tre . 39 

1943-D  MS-67  (PCGS).  Lustrous  fight  gray.  ..  65 
1943-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  fight  gray. ...  39 
1943-S  Steel.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Lustrous  fight  gray 
surfaces . . . . . 39 


1944  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant  light  orange 


lustre . 32 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1944-D  MS-67  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  deep 
orange  lustre .  89 

1944- D  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 32 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1945- S  MS-67  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant  deep  pinkish 

orange  lustre . 79 

1945-S  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 35 

1949-S  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous . 39 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1950  Proof-67  RD  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  ex¬ 
ample  for  the  connoisseur.  Sharply  struck  as  it 
should  be,  with  reflective  fight  orange  Prooflus- 
tre.  This  is  the  highest  numerical  grade  assigned 
to  any  Proof 1950  Lincoln  cent,  with  just  six  finer 
examples  designated  Cameo  ofDeep  Cameo.  An 
extremely  important  opportunity  for  the  special¬ 


ist . 750 

1952  Proof-67  RD  (PCGS) .  139 

1953  Proof-66  RD  (PCGS).  Deeply  reflective.  59 

1954-S  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 32 


1955  Doubled  Die  Cent 
1955  Doubled  Die  obverse.  MS-62  BN  (NGC). 
Highly  lustrous  with  medium  brown  surfaces. 
Traces  of  original  orange  lustre  is  noted  ..  1,695 

Mint  State  1955  Doubled  Die  Cent 
1955  Doubled  Die  obverse.  MS-62  BN 

(ANACS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully  lustrous  with 

very  dark  chocolate  brown  surfaces .  1 ,495 

1955-S  MS-66  RD  (PCGS) . 32 

1960  Small  Date.  Proof-67  RD  (PCGS).  A  lovely 
Proof  example . 49 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1960  Small  Date.  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Brilliant 
with  deep  orange  lustre . 69 

1 966  Special  Mint  Set  specimen.  MS-67  RD  (PCGS). 

Prooffike  with  satiny  orange  lustre . 49 

1 967  Special  Mint  Set  specimen.  MS-67  RD  (PCGS). 

Fully  brilliant  with  satiny  orange  lustre . 49 

Rare  1969-S  Doubled  Die  Cent 
1969-S  Doubled  Die  obverse.  AU-58  (PCGS). 
Medium  brown  surfaces  with  hints  oflustre.  This 
lesser  known  doubled  die  variety  has  prominent 
doubling  on  the  obverse,  almost  as  sharp  as  that 

found  on  the  1955  cent .  8,950 

1972  Doubled  Die  obverse.  MS-66  RD  (NGC). 
A  delightful  example  of  this  popular  variety.  Fully 
lustrous  with  brilliant  deep  orange  surfaces.  679 
1972  Doubled  Die  obverse.  MS-65  RD  (NGC). 
Fully  brilliant  with  satiny  deep  orange  lustre.  A 
lovely  example  of  this  popular  and  important  vari¬ 
ety .  519 

1996  Mint  error.  Counter  brockage.  MS-65  RD. 
On  splayed  planchet,  etc.,  greatly  increasing  its 
diameter.  Interesting! . 99 


TWO-CENT  PIECES 


Gem  Mint  State  1864  Two-Cent  Piece 
Large  Motto  Set  Registry™  Quality 

1864  Large  Motto.  MS-66  RD  (PCGS).  Highly 
attractive  with  brilliant  light  orange  lustre.  A  few 
minor  flecks  are  present  on  each  side.  An  ex¬ 
tremely  important  opportunity  for  the  date  or 
type  collector.  Only  one  finer  example  has  been 
certified  by  PCGS .  2,475 

1864  Large  Motto.  MS-65  RB  (NGC).  An  ex¬ 
ceptional  example  with  nearly  full  “red”  lustre. 
Doubled  18  in  date . 495 

1 864  Large  Motto.  MS-65  RB  (NGC).  Highly  lus¬ 

trous  with  deep  orange  surfaces  and  fight  green¬ 
ish  brown  toning .  450 

1 865  AU-58.  Olive-brown  with  traces  of  faded  lus¬ 
tre . 89 

1866  MS-66  RB  (PCGS).  This  is  a  spectacular 

example  with  considerable  deep  orange  lustre 
blended  with  attractive  brown  toning.  The  sur¬ 
faces  are  exceptional .  1 ,295 

1869  Proof-65  RB  (NGC).  Lightly  reflective  with 
pale  orange  Proof  lustre  and  attractive  iridescent 
toning .  845 


NICKEL  THREE-CENT 
PIECES 


1865  MS-63  (NGC).  Lustrous  light  gray  with  con¬ 
siderable  eye  appeal .  169 

Gem  Proof  1866  Nickel  Three-Cent 

1866  Proof-65  (NGC).  Extremely  bold  design 

definition  with  exceptional  iridescent  toning. 
Light  cameo  contrast  is  noted,  although  not  des¬ 
ignated  as  such .  1,775 

1866  Proof-64  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  example  with 
slight  cameo  contrast.  Lustrous  light  gray  de¬ 
vices .  639 

Superb  Gem  1866  Nickel  Three-Cents 
Set  Registry™  Quality 

1869  Proof-66  (PCGS).  This  is  a  gorgeous  ex¬ 
ample  with  very  light  champagne  toning  over 
deeply  mirrored  fields.  Both  obverse  and  re¬ 
verse  have  lustrous  devices.  Very  nearly 
Cameo  quality . 1 ,395 


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Gem  Proof  1870  Three-Cent  Nickel 

1870  Proof-65  (PCGS).  An  extremely  important 

opportunity  for  the  connoisseur.  Bright  and  re¬ 
flective  nickel  gray  surfaces  with  hints  of  cameo 
contrast.  Only  a  handful  of  similar  or  finer  qual¬ 
ity  examples  have  been  certified . 2,495 

1871  Proof-65  (NGC).  Reflective  light  gray  with 

slight  lustre  on  the  devices.  A  scarce  early  Proof 
example .  1,395 

Set  Registry™  Quality 
1873  Close  3.  Proof-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with 
reflective  fields  and  lustrous  devices,  all  visible  beneath 

a  shear  drape  of  champagne  toning . 1,150 

1873  Close  3.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Attractive  light  gold 
toning  over  satiny  gray  surfaces.  Fully  lustrous  and 

very  sharply  struck .  465 

1875  MS-64  (NGC).  Highly  attractive  with  hints  of 
fight  gold  toning  over  frosty  lustre.  A  scarce  issue 
from  a  mintage  ofjust  228,000  examples . 375 

Choice  Proof  1877  Three-Cent  Piece 

1877  Proof-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

reflective  pale  gold  surfaces  and  slight  cameo  con¬ 
trast.  This  is  a  Proof-only  issue  and  always  in  de¬ 
mand .  1,795 

1878  Proof-65  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  gem  Proof 

example  with  lustrous  nickel-gray  surfaces,  satiny 
on  the  obverse  and  lightly  reflective  on  the  re¬ 
verse.  This  lovely  example  has  the  appearance  of 
a  circulation  strike,  except  that  it  was  only  struck 
in  Proof  format .  829 

1878  Proof-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
moderately  reflective  nickel  gray  surfaces.  A 

Proof-only  date . 595 

1880  Proof-66  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  example  with 
satiny  surfaces  and  very  light  Proof  lustre.  Pale 
bluish  gray  surfaces  provide  considerable  aesthetic 
appeal .  845 

1880  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  important  opportunity 

for  the  specialist.  Very  sharply  struck  with  frosty 
fight  gray  lustre.  This  date  is  elusive  in  Mint  State 
preservation.  Most  high  quality  survivors  are 
Proof  examples.  PCGS  has  certifiedjust  one  Mint 
State  example  for  every  10  submissions  of  this 
date .  950 

1881  Proof-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  fight  gray  Proof 

with  moderately  mirrored  fields . 795 

1881  MS-65  (NGC).  An  exceptional  ex¬ 

ample,  slightly  prooflike,  with  light  cameo 
contrast . 745 

1882  Proof-66  (PCGS).  This  gem  Proofhas  sat¬ 

iny  gray  lustre  with  pale  champagne  toning. 
Light  cameo  contrast  is  noted,  especially  on  the 
obverse . 775 

1883  Proof-65  Cameo  (PCGS).  A  wonderful  gem 

quality  Proof  with  reflective  fields  and  lightly  con¬ 
trasting  cameo  devices.  Light  champagne  toning 
over  pale  gray  surfaces .  599 

1883  Proof-64  Cameo  (PCGS).  This  is  a  desir¬ 
able  example  for  the  date  specialist  or  type  col¬ 
lector,  combining  quality  and  value.  Strong 
cameo  contrast  is  present  with  reflective  light 
gray  fields .  495 

1885  Proof-65  Cameo  (NGC).  An  attractive 

cameo  Proof  with  fight  gray  surfaces  and  hints  of 
champagne  toning .  695 

Condition  Rarity  1886  Three  Cents 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
Proof-only  date 

1886  Proof-66  Cameo  (PCGS).  An  outstand¬ 

ing  example  and  an  extremely  important  op¬ 
portunity  for  the  specialist.  This  is  the  ONLY 
Cameo  Proof  of  any  grade  certified  by  PCGS, 
according  to  the  April  2002  Population  Report. 
If  you  are  working  on  a  set  of  these  coins  in 
Cameo  Proof  grades,  you  need  this  coin!  The 
first  call  gets  it . 1,395 

1886  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Satiny  light  gray  with 
hints  of  iridescent  toning.  This  is  a  Proof-only 
issue  although  the  present  example  looks  very 
much  like  a  satiny  circulation  strike.  Probably  very 
inexpensive.  What  do  you  think? . 795 

Memorable  Proof  1887/6  Three  Cents 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1887/6  Proof-65  Cameo  (PCGS).  A  lovely  nickel 
gray  example  with  reflective  fields  and  lustrous 
devices.  This  is  the  only  Cameo  Proof  certified  by 

PCGS  in  any  grade .  1,395 

1887/6  Proof-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  fight  gray  Proof 
example  of  this  overdate.  A  Proof-only  issue.  .  595 
1888  Proof-65  (NGC).  A  delightful  Proof  with 
lovely  pale  gold  toning .  575 


1889  Proof-65  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  light  gray  Proof 

for  your  date  or  type  collection .  545 

1889  Proof-64  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  very 
lightly  reflective  surfaces . 395 


SILVER  THREE-CENT 
PIECES 

Lustrous  1858  Three-Cent  Silver 
1858  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  outstand¬ 
ing  silver  lustre.  Final  year  of  issue  for  the  Type 

II  design .  1,695 

1858  MS-63  (NGC).  A  splendid  specimen  with 
frosty  white  lustre.  Quite  scarce  in  any  Mint  State 

level .  769 

1862  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  frosty 

lustre  and  pale  gold  toning . 485 

1870  AU-58  (NGC).  Satiny  lustre  is  subdued  by 
deep  grayish  brown  and  iridescent  toning.  .  775 


NICKEL  FIVE-CENT 
PIECES 

Shield  Nickels 

Gem  Proof  1866  Rays  Nickel 
1866  With  Rays.  Proof-65  (PCGS).  A  wonder¬ 
ful  gem  Proof  example  with  light  champagne  ton¬ 
ing  over  deeply  mirrored  fields . 3,995 

Choice  Proof  1866  With  Rays  Nickel 
First  Year  of  Issue 

1866  With  Rays.  Proof-63  (PCGS).  Light  gold 
and  gray  toning  with  reflective  fields  and  very 
sharp  design  features.  A  lovely  example  of  this  is¬ 
sue,  first  of  the  nickel  five-cent  coinage.  .  2,575 

Gem  Proof  1874  Nickel 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1874  Proof-66  Cameo  (PCGS).  This  is  an  amaz¬ 
ing  gem  quality  example  with  deeply  mirrored 
fields.  This  example  is  tied  with  one  other  cameo 
Proof  for  finest  certified  by  PCGS.  An  extremely 

important  opportunity .  1,975 

1874  Proof-65  (PCGS).  This  lovely  example  has 
lightly  reflective  fields  with  considerable  eye  appeal. 
Very  light  gold  toning  is  noted  on  each  side.  .  995 
1874  MS-64  (PCGS).  Attractive  light  gray  lustre 
with  extremely  sharp  design  features . 450 

Superb  Proof  1882  Shield  Nickel  Set 
Registry™  Quality 

1882  Proof-67  (PCGS).  This  is  a  gorgeous  Proof 
example  with  reflective  fight  gray  fields  and  lovely 
iridescent  toning.  Slight  cameo  contrast  is  present, 
although  not  deep  enough  to  receive  the  Cameo 
designation.  This  is  one  of  the  very  best  certified 
by  PCGS  with  only  a  single  submission  graded 
Proof-68.  An  extremely  important  opportunity 

for  the  specialist  and  connoisseur . 2,395 

1882  Proof-64  (PCGS).  Reflective  fight  gray.  ..  439 

Condition  Rarity  1882  Shield  Nickel 
Set  Registry™  Quality 

1882  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  pristine  gem  has  frosty 

fight  gray  lustre  with  hints  of  champagne  toning. 
This  is  one  of  the  finest  examples  on  the  market 
today.  In  fact,  PCGS  has  only  graded  three  finer 
MS-67  coins .  1,395 

1883  Shield.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Lustrous  and  sharply 

struck  with  fight  gold  toning . 295 


Liberty  Head  Nickels 


1883  No  CENTS.  Proof-65  (PCGS).  An  attrac¬ 
tive  light  gray  Proof.  Not  rare  as  a  Proof,  but  as 
these  were  made  only  in  one  year,  and  for  only 
part  of  that  year,  they  are  in  never-ending  demand 
for  type  set  purposes .  975 


1883  No  CENTS.  MS-66  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant 

with  satiny  light  gray  lustre . 785 

1883  No  CENTS.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck 
with  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces  and  faint  cham¬ 
pagne  toning . 295 

1883  With  CENTS.  Proof-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely 
light  gray  example  with  splashes  of  pale  amber 
toning .  269 

1883  With  CENTS.  MS-64  (NGC).  Brilliant. ..  239 

1884  Proof-65  (PCGS).  Reflective  fight  gray  with 

moderate  cameo  contrast .  575 

Gem  Proof  1885  Nickel 

1885  Proof-66  (PCGS).  This  is  an  amazing  gem 

Proof  example  with  exceptional  fight  gray  surfaces 
and  hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  A  key-date  issue 
with  demand  for  Proofs  due  to  the  rarity  of  cir¬ 
culation  strikes.  An  important  opportunity  for  the 
specialist.  This  is  so  nice  that  your  cataloguer,  who 
doesn’t  even  collect  Liberty  nickels,  is  tempted  to 
buy  it!  .  2,150 

1886  Proof-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  Proof 

with  lightly  reflective  fields  and  a  hint  of  cameo 
contrast.  Pale  gold  and  heather  toning  adds  to  the 
appeal  of  this  gem . 975 

1887  Proof-65  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  light  gray 

Proof  surfaces  and  a  trace  of  lilac  toning .  629 

1889  Proof-65  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck  gem 
Proof  with  splashes  of  attractive  gold  toning. 

Lightly  reflective  fields . 569 

1901  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  125 

1904  MS-65  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  sharp 

design  features  and  pale  gold  toning . 495 

1905  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  sharply 

struck .  129 

1908  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  frosty  light  gray  example 
with  considerable  eye  appeal.  Only  one  coin  has 

received  a  higher  grade  from  PCGS .  1,375 

1910  Proof-66  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptionally 
nice  example  with  brilliant  fight  gray  surfaces  and 
very  faint  lilac  toning.  Very  sharply  struck. .  925 

1912- D  MS-63  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  deep 

gold  toning . 369 

Buffalo  Nickels 

Matte  Proof  1913  Type  I  Nickel 
1913  Type  I.  Matte  Proof-65  (PCGS).  Highly 
attractive  with  extremely  sharp  design  features 
and  satiny  light  gray  surfaces.  The  type  collector 
searching  for  an  especially  sharp  example  of  this 
design  type  would  do  well  to  consider  a  Matte 
Proof. .  2,995 

1913  Type  I.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 

outstanding  fight  gray  lustre  and  pale  gold  ton¬ 
ing . 259 

1913- D  Type  I.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 

satiny  lustre .  319 

1914  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  bril¬ 
liant  lustre  and  very  fight  gold  toning . 459 

1914- D  MS-63  (NGC).  A  pleasing  example  with 

satiny  lustre  and  very  light  gold  toning . 395 

191 4-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

delightful  iridescent  toning . 459 

1916-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Lustrous  with  fight  gold 
toning  over  nickel  gray  surfaces.  Average  strike  for 

this  issue . 295 

1917  MS-64  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  bright  gray 
lustre.  Somewhat  softly  struck  at  the  centers  of 

obverse  and  reverse .  139 

1920  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with  lovely 

gold  and  iridescent  toning . 735 

1920  MS-64  (NGC).  Superb  quality  for  the  grade 
with  lustrous  surfaces  and  very  light  gold  ton¬ 
ing . 245 

1921-S  VF-20  (ANACS).  Pleasing  light  gray  sur¬ 
faces  with  hints  of  amber  toning . 450 

1923  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  frosty 
lustre  and  faint  champagne  toning.  Plighly  attrac¬ 
tive .  635 

1924-S  VF-25  (PCGS).  Natural  medium  gray  with 
darker  steel  toning  outlining  the  devices.  ...  495 
1924-S  VF-20  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  example  with 
natural  mckel  gray  surfaces . 485 

1926  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attractive.  199 

1927  MS-65  (PCGS).  Attractive  with  light  gray 

lustre .  295 

1929  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  109 

1929-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  example 

with  brilliant  satiny  lustre .  419 

1930  MS-66  (PCGS).  Lustrous  light  gray  with 

hints  of  gold  toning .  495 

1934  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 
with  brilliant  nickel-gray  lustre . 395 


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Set  Registry™  Quality 

1934- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  gem 

quality  example  with  satiny  fight  gray  lustre.  Only 
nine  finer  MS-66  coins  have  been  certified  by 
PCGS.  An  important  opportunity . 895 

1935  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  frosty  nickel- 

gray . 239 

1935- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Pale  gold  toning  compli¬ 
ments  brilliant  satiny  lustre . 495 

1 935—  S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Soft  frosty  lustre  with  pale 

gold  toning.  An  extremely  attractive  gem  ex¬ 
ample .  479 

Gem  Proof  1936  Nickel 

1936  Satin.  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Outstanding  qual¬ 

ity  with  extremely  sharp  design  features  and  sat¬ 
iny  white  lustre . 2,295 

1936  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  faint  gold  ton¬ 
ing .  109 

1936- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Lightly  toned  with  pale 

gold  over  frosty  lustre .  199 

1936-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply 
struck  with  attractive  gold  toning .  109 

1936- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  lus¬ 
trous  fight  gray  surfaces .  199 

Superb  Proof  1937  Nickel 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1937  Proof-67  (PCGS).  This  superb  Proof  has 

exceptionally  deep  mirrored  fields  with  very  fight 
champagne  and  pale  blue  toning.  All  design  fea¬ 
tures  are  extremely  sharp.  An  outstanding  gem  for 
the  connoisseur .  2,495 

Gem  Proof  1937  Nickel 
1937  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  light 
nickel-gray  surfaces.  An  important  opportunity 
for  the  date  specialist  or  type  collector.  ...  1,850 

1937- D  MS-65.  Brilliant  with  light  gold  toning. ..  65 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1938- D  Buffalo.  MS-67  (PCGS).  An  exceptional 

gem  quality  example  with  very  light  gold  toning. 
Highly  lustrous  and  most  attractive.  PCGS  has 
only  graded  two  coins  at  the  higher  MS-68  grade 
level . 275 

1938-D/D  Buffalo.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous 

with  faint  gold  toning . 99 

1938-D/S  Buffalo.  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  superb 
gem  is  sharply  struck  and  has  amazing  aesthetic 
appeal.  A  very  popular  and  affordable  over-mint- 
mark  variety . 295 

Jefferson  Nickels 

1938 Jefferson.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 

slightly  reflective  satin  lustre .  69 

1938-D  Jefferson.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and 
sharply  struck  with  lovely  fight  gold  toning . 52 

1938- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  and  brilliant 

with  a  hint  of  lilac  toning . 59 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1939- D  MS-67  (PCGS).  A  splendid  specimen  with 

lustrous  pale  champagne  toning  and  sharp  design 
features.  Very  nearly  Full  Steps  sharpness.  PCGS 
has  graded  34  examples  at  this  numeric  level  with 
none  certified  as  MS-68  or  finer .  495 

1939-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  at¬ 
tractive  light  gold  toning.  This  date  has  long  been 
considered  a  key  to  the  series .  119 

1939- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Lustrous  and  frosty  with 

just  a  touch  offight  gold  toning . 52 

1940  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  ...  54 

1940  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  pale 

gray  surfaces . 69 

1940- D  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bnl- 
liant,  frosty  lustre  and  attractive  gold  toning.  ...  89 

1940-D  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Lightly  toned  with 

lovely  gold  lustre . 69 

1940-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous . 59 

1940- S  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Lustrous  with  a  hint  of 

lilac  toning  over  fight  gray  surfaces . 79 

1941  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  and  very 

nearly  qualifying  as  Full  Steps .  49 

1941  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality  with 

sharp  design  features  and  brilliant  lustre . 69 

1941  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  example  with  fight 
gold  toning . 36 

1941- D  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and 

highly  lustrous  with  superb  gold  toning . 99 

1941-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Lightly  toned  with  pleas¬ 
ant  gold  toning . 59 

1941-D  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example 
with  light  toning . 69 

1941- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1942- D  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 

with  brilliant  lustre  and  fight  gold  toning .  109 

1942-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Frosty  and  lustrous  with 

lovely  gold  toning . 79 

1942-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  hints  of  gold 

toning .  69 

1942-P  Type  II.  MS-66  FS  (PCGS) .  195 

1942-P  Type  II.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous . 59 

1942-P  Type  II.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant.  ..  39 
1942-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  frosty 
with  attractive  silver  lustre.  This  was  produced  in 
the  silver  wartime  composition . 49 

The  wartime  composition  was  an  unusual  mixture  of  56% 
copper,  35%  silver,  and  9%  manganese. 

1942- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  silver  lustre. .  39 

1943- P  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example  with 

satiny  silver  lustre . 49 

1943-P  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  silver  sur¬ 
faces . 39 


Average  of  Over  $8,144  Per  Lot  Realized! 


This  1999-P  Anthony  Dollar 
struck  on  a  Sacagawea  Dollar 
Planchet  graded  MS-66 
(PCGS)  brought  $13,800 


This  Important  Copper  Die  Trial  for 
the  1918  Illinois  50<t  MS-63 
(PCGS)  sold  for  $43,700 


This  Gilt  Silver  Pacific  Company  Dollar 
from  the  Brand  Collection  graded  Net 
EF-45  realized  $50,600 


Excitement  Prevails 

Coins  were  rare  and  money  was  common — or  so  it  seemed  at  the  dazzling  Rarities  Sale  conducted  by 
Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries  in  New  York  City  on  July  31.  The  970-lot  event  realized  $7,900,000,  or  an 
average  of  $8, 144  per  lot,  a  performance  rarely  matched  by  any  large  sale  in  the  history  of  numismatics. 

“The  room  was  packed  front  to  back,  wall  to  wall,”  noted  Dr.  Richard  A.  Bagg,  who  worked  with  many 
consignors  to  the  sale.  “Dozens  of  hands  were  in  the  air  competing  for  nearly  every  lot .” 

At  the  elegant  Park  Lane  Hotel  at  Central  Park  South,  in  the  same  mirrored,  chandeliered  room  that  had 
hosted  the  fabled  Childs  and  Bass  collections  sold  by  Bowers  and  Merena,  numismatic  history  was  rewritten 
in  a  single  evening  of  unbridled  enthusiasm. 

Dave  Bowers  led  off  the  proceedings  with  greetings  to  the  audience  and  a  review  of  the  treasures  at  hand, 
illustrated  in  a  trademark  Bowers  and  Merena  “Grand  Format”  catalogue. 

Some  Highlights 

Just  a  few  of  the  highlights  across  all  series  included  one  of  the  finest  known  WASHINGTON  BORN 
VIRGINIA  coppers,  graded  as  AU-50,  soared  to  $12,650,  a  lovely  Proof  1841  large  cent  that  fetched  $9,775 
in  strong  competition,  a  gem  Mint  State  1955  Doubled  Die  cent  with  beautiful  mint  red  color  went  to, 
$46,000,  and  a  1916  Double  Die  Buffalo  nickel,  EF-45,  caused  a  scramble  among  the  assembled  bidders  until 
only  one  bidder  paddle  was  left  in  the  air — at  $23,000! 

Among  silver  coins,  a  1792  silver  halfdisme,  in  VF-20  realized  $32,200,  a  lovely  MS-64  1916-D  dime 
brought  a  stratospheric  $14,950,  a  Proof  1842  Small  Date  quarter  realized  a  dazzling  $87,400,  an  1838  Proof 
half  dollar  went  through  the  roof  at  $99,750,  a  beautiful  gem  1795  Draped  Bust  silver  dollar,  variety  Bow- 
ers-Borckardt  51,  from  the  fabled  Eliasberg  Collection,  created  a  new  record  at  $345,000  amidst  spontane¬ 
ous  applause,  and  a  1836  dollar  with  C.  GOBRECHT  F.  in  field  below  base  and  date,  struck  in  copper  and 
with  stars  on  the  reverse,  sold  for  $62,100. 

A  special  section  of  the  Bowers  and  Merena  Rarities  Sale  catalogue  was  devoted  to  the  Henry  Lang  Col¬ 
lection  of  Carson  City  gold.  For  over  20  years  Henry  Lang  had  carefully  selected  Carson  City  specimens,  along 
the  way  obtaining  many  Condition  Census  pieces.  The  star  of  the  collection  was  the  1 87 6-CC  half  eagle,  MS- 
65,  which  found  a  new  home  for  an  incredible  $138,000! 

Other  gold  coins  in  the  Bowers  and  Merena  Rarities  Sale  ranged  from  dollars  to  double  eagles,  with  many 
highlights,  including  an  1854  MS-68  Type  II  gold  dollar  that  combined  high  grade  with  a  great  measure  of 
eye  appeal  dazzled  onlookers  at  $126,500.  A  seldom  seen  1856  Proof-65  gold  dollar  went  to  $48,300,  a  Proof- 
65  1865  quarter  eagle  went  up  and  up  until  it  finally  stopped  at  $66,700,  a  rare  1875  $3  in  pleasing  Proof- 
64  went  to  a  new  home  for  $80,500,  a  Proof-65  1879  Flowing  Hair  $4  gold  Stella  chmbed  all  the  way  to 
$94,300  ,  and  a  beautiful  Proof-64  1875  $5  sold  for  $62,100. 

Among  larger  gold  denominations,  a  rare  1875  Proof-64  $10  realized  a  stunning  $117,875  while  a  gem 
MS-66  1927-S  $20  was  in  orbit  at  $97,750. 

There  were  many  other  highlights  in  these  and  other  series,  some  of  which  are  featured  here  (all  prices 
include  the  15%  buyer’s  fee). 

Adding  It  All  Up! 

‘“While  it’s  not  over  until  it’s  over,’  to  quote  baseball  philosopher  Yogi  Berra,  I  knew  several  weeks  earlier 
that  the  sale  would  be  a  winner,”  Dave  Bowers  stated.  “Pre-sale  anticipation  was  very  strong,  our  offices  were 
deluged  with  telephone  calls,  letters,  and  e-mails,  and  there  was  a  lot  of  excitement  in  the  air.  I  believe  it  is  a 
combination  of  the  quality  coins  offered  plus  the  realization  that  a  truly  fine  coin  collection  can  be  a  pleasure 
to  own  and  also  a  fine  store  of  value.  In  today’s  times,  tangible  assets  are  very  important.” 

At  sale’s  end  B&M  Vice  President  Chris  Karstedt  commented:  “In  addition  to  all  of  the  bidding  excite¬ 
ment,  I  felt  a  warmth,  a  camaraderie  among  our  bidders,  a  reaffirmation  of  the  pleasures  that  our  wonderful 
hobby  offers.  Dr.  Richard  Bagg  and  John  Pack  are  already  busy  on  the  next  Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries 
Rarities  Sale,  this  to  be  held  in  Beverly  Hills  on  September  22  followed  by  a  wonderful  November  event  in 
Baltimore.  And  we  are  delighted  to  be  the  official  auctioneer  for  next  year’s  ANA  Convention  auction  in 
Baltimore  in  July  2003.” 


This  Proof 1838  Half  Dollar  from  the 
Pittman  Collection  graded  Proof-66 
(PCGS)  realized $97,750 


This  Gem  Proof 1895  Morgan 
Dollar  graded  Proof-66  (PCGS)  sold 
for  $50,600 


This  Extremely  Rare  1842  Small 
Date  quarter  graded  Proof-65 
(PCGS)  sold  for  $87,400 


This  1794  Silver  Dollar  graded  VF-20 
(PCGS)  realized  $66,700 


This  Finest  Known  1874-CC  $10  graded 
MS-64  (NGC)  brought  $103,500 


This  Extremely  Rare  1875  $10  Gold  graded  Proof-64 
DCAM  (PCGS)  realized  $117, 875 


This  Superb  Gem  1795  Dollar  from  the  Eliasberg 
Collection  graded  MS-67  (NGC)  brought  $345,000 


This  Finest  Certified 
1955  Doubled  Die  cent 
graded  MS-66  RD 
(NGC)  realized  $46,000 


A  Complete  1836  Proof  Set, 
highlighted  by  this  $5  Gold  graded 
Proof-65  Cameo  sold  for  $345,000 


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This  Prized  1870-CC  Double  Eagle  graded 
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This  Rare  Copper  1 836  Gobrecht  Dollar  graded 
Proof-64  RB  (PCGS)  sold  for  $62, 100 


This  Landmark  1876-CC  $5  from  the 
Eliasberg  Collection  graded  MS-65 
(PCGS)  brought  $138,000 


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II  Gold  Dollar  graded  i 
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The  Coin  Collector  #  August  1 9,  2002 


^  ■  ■  . - .  .  . 

A  Commentary  from  Larry  A. 

Dear  Mr.  Bowers, 

For  a  long  time,  I’ve  had  a  hankering  to  write  you  a  letter,  and  now  I  am  using  your 
e-mail  address  to  do  it.  I  am  a  happy  client,  having  purchased  coins  and  books  from  you. 

I  enjoy  reading  the  articles  in  your  Coin  Collector  and  Rare  Coin  Review,  and  each  issue 
is  a  treat  to  receive. 

I’ve  been  a  collector  since  I  was  nine  and  that  makes  it  38  years  now!  While  I  have 
bought  coins  from  most  of  the  better  known  dealers  over  the  years,  now  I  mostly  use 
the  Internet.  I  am  glad  Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries  is  using  it  too. 

I  have  learned  to  be  careful,  however.  Last  week  I  bid  on  a  1926-S  Mercury  dime 
certified  as  MS-64  with  full  bands.  I  won  the  coin  for  a  very  favorable  price,  and  the 
transaction  was  just  fine.  This  week  I  saw  a  191 5-S  dime  certified  as  MS-67  by  one  of 
the  best  known  grading  services.  However,  when  I  received  it  I  found  it  had  scratches 
on  the  cheek  and  had  been  obviously  cleaned.  I  called  your  firm  to  ask  some  advice  and 
was  connected  to  Rick  Bagg.  I  wanted  to  see  if  someone  at  your  firm  would  agree  with 
me  that  bagmarks  etc  in  high-point  areas  should  be  detrimental  when  purchasing  a  67- 
graded  coin. 

Rick  and  I  had  a  nice  conversation.  Afterward,  I  called  the  company  that  sent  me  the 
coin,  and  their  salesman  admitted  that  it  had  been  dipped,  and  tried  to  tell  me  that  the 
scratches  were  not  important.  I  plan  to  send  it  back. 

One  reason  for  writing  to  you  now  is  to  suggest  that  in  some  way  on  the  Internet 
you  should  emphasize  the  truly  high  quality  that  Bowers  and  Merena  Galleries  has.  I 
believe  that  eventually  most  serious  buyers  will  appreciate  quality,  even  though  they 
might  start  out  buying  the  cheapest  coins  they  can  find.  It  would  be  nice  if  the 
certification  services  would  be  consistent,  and  at  least  at  the  MS-67  range  it  would  be 
nice  to  count  on  coins  that  don’t  have  scratches  and  marks  of  cleaning. 

Perhaps  the  next  time  you  are  hiring  staff,  you  might  get  in  touch  with  me.  I  am  quite 
experienced  on  the  Internet  and  know  quality  when  I  see  it. 

Thank  you  so  much. 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1943-D  MS-67  FS  (PCGS).  This  is  an  outstanding 
example  with  brilliant  silver  lustre  and  faint  am¬ 
ber  toning .  229 

1943-D  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  Lustrous  silvery  gray 

surfaces  with  light  champagne  toning . 69 

1943-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1943-D  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example 

with  very  light  toning . 69 

1943-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1943-S  MS-67  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

fully  brilliant  white  lustre .  119 

1943-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example  with 

brilliant  lustre . 45 

1943-S  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 

1943-S  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  lus¬ 
trous .  169 

1943- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant . 39 

1944- P  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  wisps  of  gold 

toning . 99 

1944-P  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous .  149 

1944-P  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  foil  lustre.  69 

1944-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  lustre . 59 

1944-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1944-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant . 52 

1944- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1945- P  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  frosty 

lustre . 55 

1945-P  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  lustre . 379 

1945-P  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1945-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  hints  oflight 

gold  toning. . . 45 

1945-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1945-S  MS-67  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 


with  fully  brilliant  lustre . 99 

1945-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  attractive  example  has 

frosty  silver  lustre . 59 

1945-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1946-D  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  example 
with  sharp  design  features  and  faint  gold  toning 


over  frosty  lustre . 89 

1946- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 55 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1947- D  MS-66  FS  (PCGS).  Lovely  deep  gold  ton¬ 
ing  over  frosty  lustre . 265 

1947-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 55 

1947- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 55 

1948- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1 948-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  wonderful  gem  example 

with  pleasing  nickel  gray  lustre . 55 

1948- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1949- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1949- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1950  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1950- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 

1950- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 49 

1951  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Lovely  deep  gray  fields 

with  brilliant  devices.  A  trace  ofiridescent  toning 
is  present . 89 

1951- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant .  129 

195 1-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1951- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 49 

1952  Proof-68  (NGC).  Very  light  cameo  contrast 

with  faint  gold  toning .  169 

1952  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1952- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  59 

1952-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 


1953  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1953-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1953-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 

1954  Proof-68  (PCGS).  An  outstanding,  superb 

gem  example  with  deeply  mirrored  fields  and 
considerable  aesthetic  appeal .  129 

1954  Proof-67  (PCGS).  A  lovely  Proof  example.  .  39 

1956-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 55 

1958-D  MS-65  FS  (PCGS).  Lustrous  satiny  surfaces 
with  hints  of  pale  gold  toning . 59 

1959  Proof-66  Cameo  (PCGS).  A  reflective  gem 

Proof. .  89 

1960  Proof-64  Cameo  (PCGS).  Deeply  mir¬ 
rored . 29 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1961  Proof-68  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS).  This  is  an 

absolutely  spectacular  gem  Proof  with  deeply 
mirrored  fields  and  highly  lustrous  light  gray  de¬ 
vices .  675 

1962  Proof-68  (PCGS).  An  exceptional 

Proof.  . 49 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1963  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS).  An  excep¬ 
tional  example . 395 

1964  Proof-68  Cameo  (PCGS).  An  amazing  gem 

Proof. . 129 

1964  Proof-68  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality.  .  49 
1994-P  S.M.S.  MS-69  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive .  195 


HALF  DIMES 


1832  Logan  McCloskey-12,  Valentine-2.  Rarity-2. 
MS-61  (NGC).  A  sharply  struck  impression  with 
satiny  lustre  and  attractive  pale  gold  toning.  339 
1836  LM-5,  V-6.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Deep  irides¬ 
cent  toning  subdues  the  satiny  lustre.  Nearly  gem 


quality  and  extremely  attractive .  1 ,350 

1856  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  frosty  Mint  State  example 
with  ivory  lustre . 635 


Gem  1856-0  Half  Dime 
From  the  Eliasberg  Collection 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1856-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Very  sharply  struck  with 
exceptional  eye  appeal.  Fully  lustrous  with  light 
ivory  surfaces.  This  is  one  of  three  examples  certi¬ 
fied  by  PCGS  with  non  finer.  From  the  Eliasberg 

Collection .  2,750 

1858  Over  Inverted  Date.  VF-25.  Light  silvery  de¬ 
vices  with  brown  toning  in  the  fields .  145 

Mint  State  1864  Half  Dime 
1864  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  ivory  at  the  centers  of  obverse 
and  reverse,  framed  by  rose  and  iridescent  toning 
along  the  borders.  A  very  scarce  issue  that  at  one 
time  was  considered  a  Proof-only  date.  ...  1 ,495 
1866  MS-64  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality  with 
extremely  sharp  design  features.  Lightly  toned 
over  satiny  lustre.  An  important  opportunity  for 
the  half  dime  enthusiast . . .  1 ,295 

Set  Registry™  Quality 
1872  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  quality  halfdime 
with  brilliant  ivory  lustre.  Extremely  sharply  struck. 
A  gem  for  the  connoisseur.  Only  five  finer  MS-66 
grade  coins  have  been  certified  by  PCGS . 1,195 


1872-S  Mintmark  below  Wreath.  MS-65 

(PCGS).  A  superb  gem  example  with  frosty  sil¬ 
ver  lustre  and  very  sharp  design  features.  Wisps  of 
very  fight  champagne  toning  are  noted  along  the 
borders .  995 


DIMES 


Early  Dimes 


Choice  1814  JR-3  Dime 
STATESOFAMERICA  Variety 

1814  Large  Date.  John  Reich-3.  MS-64  (NGC). 
This  lovely  example  has  strong  central  design  features 
with  very  slight  peripheral  weakness.  Both  obverse 
and  reverse  are  highly  lustrous  with  ivory  surfaces. 
Variety  with  STATES  OF  AMERICA  closely 
spaced,  appearing  as  one  long  word . 5,750 

Gem  Mint  State  1829  Dime 

1829  Medium  IOC.  JR-12.  Rarity-3.  MS-65 

(PCGS).  This  lovely  gem  example  has  outstand¬ 
ing  frosty  lustre  with  mostly  silver  surfaces  and 
faint  champagne  toning .  6,595 

Rare  1829  Curl  Base 
2  Dime  Elusive  JR- 10  Variety 

1829  Curl  Base  2.  JR-10.  Rarity-6.  G-6  (PCGS). 
Deep  gray  fields  with  fighter  gray  devices.  A  few 
old  scratches  may  be  seen  on  the  reverse.  This  is 
an  important  rarity,  first  discovered  in  1973,  with 
perhaps  a  couple  dozen  known  to  date. ...  5,500 

Choice  1830  Dime  John  Reich-3 

1830  Medium  IOC.  JR-3.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Lightly 

toned  obverse  with  a  few  minor  surface  marks.  The 
surfaces  exhibit  satiny  lustre.  The  reverse  of  this 
example  is  folly  brilliant  and  pristine  with  slightly 
prooflike  fields.  Graded  separately,  we  would  call 
the  reverse  at  least  MS-66!  .  2,695 

1831 JR-5.  MS-62  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with 
strong  lustre  beneath  deep  iridescent  toning.  .  895 

Important  1832  JR-4  Dime 

1832  JR-4.  Rarity-3.  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  excep¬ 
tional  example  for  the  grade,  this  with  satiny 
white  lustre  and  faint  lilac  toning  along  the  ob¬ 
verse  border.  This  example  is  among  the  very  fin¬ 
est  known  for  the  variety.  An  important 
opportunity  for  the  connoisseur . 2,995 

1832  JR-5.  MS-61  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with 
pleasing  grayish  brown  toning.  This  is  a  relatively 
common  variety,  however,  very  difficult  to  locate 
in  higher  grades . 795 

1834  JR-1.  MS-61  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck  ex¬ 

ample  with  subdued  satin  lustre  and  pale  amber 
toning . 775 

Choice  Mint  State  1835  Dime 

1835  JR-1.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Deeply  toned  with 

golden  brown  at  the  centers  and  delightful  periph¬ 
eral  toning.  Minor  surface  marks  are  expected  at 
this  grade  level .  2,595 

1836  JR-1.  Rarity-3.  AU-55  (PCGS).  This  is  an 

exceptional  quality  example  actually  deserving  a 
higher  numerical  grade.  Frosty  gray-brown  with 
faint  traces  of  iridescent  toning . 595 

1836  JR-3.  Rarity-3.  AU-58  (ANACS) . 629 

1 836 JR-3.  AU-55  (PCGS).  Virtually  foil  lustre  is  hid¬ 
den  beneath  attractive  iridescent  toning .  469 

1837  JR-3.  MS-62  (NGC).  This  sharply  struck 

example  is  fully  brilliant  with  ivory  lustre.  An 
outstanding  example  for  your  date  or  type  collec¬ 
tion .  1,195 

1837  JR-3.  MS-61  (NGC).  Deeply  toned  with 
sharp  design  features.  Satiny  lustre  remains  visible 
beneath  the  toning . 895 

'  Liberty  Seated  Dimes 


Mint  State  1837  No  Stars  Dime 
1837  No  Stars.  MS-62  (NGC).  Fully  lustrous  with 
ivory  surfaces  and  lovely  rose  and  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing.  A  scarce  issue  in  Mint  State .  1,550 

1858  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  example 
with  pale  champagne  toning.  Both  obverse  and 

reverse  have  prooflike  fields . 995 

1861  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  with  satiny 
surfaces .  1,395 

Gem  Proof  1864  Dime 
Important  Civil  War  Issue 

Set  Registry™  Quality 
1864  Proof-65  Cameo  (PCGS).  An  exceptional 
gem  example  with  amazing  aesthetic  appeal.  Fully 
brilliant  with  deep  mirrored  fields  and  highly  lus¬ 
trous  devices.  Tied  with  one  other  for  finest 

cameo  Proof  certified  by  PCGS . 2,250 

1873-S  Arrows.  MS-61  (NGC).  This  is  an  excep¬ 
tional  example  with  satiny  white  lustre.  The 
branch  mint  issues  of  this  With  Arrows  type  is 
much  scarcer  than  those  ofPhiladelphia. .  1,195 

Set  Registry™  Quality 
1889-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  highly  attractive  Mint 
State  example  with  natural  silver  gray  lustre  and 
traces  ofiridescent  toning.  PCGS  has  certified  just 
nine  examples  with  only  four  finer .  1 ,095 


Barber  Dimes 

1 892  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  a  very  popular  issue  for  type 
collectors,  representing  the  first  year  of  the  new  design 
created  by  Charles  Barber.  This  example  is  fully  lus¬ 
trous  with  attractive  iridescent  toning . 319 

1892  MS-64  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  and  extremely 
sharply  struck.  A  lovely  coin  for  the  date  or  type 

collector . 279 

1 892  AU-58.  Sharply  struck  with  pale  gold  and  iri¬ 
descent  toning . 99 

1894  EF-45  (NGC).  Light  gray  with  considerable 

lustre .  169 

1894- 0  VF-20.  Light  gray  with  iridescent  periph¬ 
eral  toning . 235 

Mint  State  1895  Dime 

1895  MS-64  (PCGS,  Law).  Fully  brilliant  and  sharply 

struck  with  faint  traces  of  gold  toning.  An  extremely 
attractive  example  for  the  specialist . 1,775 

1895- 0  VG-8  (ANACS).  A  pleasing  example  for 

the  grade.  Deep  gray  fields  with  slightly  fighter 
devices . 335 

Mint  State  1895-S  Dime  Rarity 
1895-S  MS-64  (NGC).  This  is  an  extremely  pleas¬ 
ing  example  with  brilliant  silver  lustre  and  sub¬ 
liminal  toning.  A  scarce  and  popular  issue.  This 
example  ranks  very  high  among  known  examples 
of  the  issue.  It  is  a  “look  at  it  and  you  will  want  to 
own  it”  type  of  coin,  it  is  that  nice! . 2,995 

Cameo  Proof  1901  Dime 
1901  Proof-66  Cameo  (PCGS).  An  exceptional 
gem  Proof  with  desirable  cameo  contrast.  Fully 
brilliant  with  amazing  cameo  contrast .  2,250 

Choice  1901-0  Barber  Dime 
1901-0  MS-64  (NGC).  An  outstanding  example, 
sharply  struck  and  with  satiny  white  lustre.  Al¬ 
though  from  a  relatively  high  mintage  in  excess  of 
five  million  coins,  very  few  survivors  remain  in 

MS-60  or  finer  quality .  2,150 

1901-SF- 15.  Natural  grayish  brown  surfaces.  ..  375 
1903-S  EF-45  (ANACS).  An  outstanding  example 
for  the  grade  with  pleasing  light  gray  surfaces  and 
peripheral  iridescent  toning.  This  date  is  seldom 

encountered  in  the  market  place . 775 

1903-S  EF-40  (PCGS).  Deep  gray  with  faint  iri¬ 
descent  toning .  695 

1905-0  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  attrac¬ 
tive  ivory  lustre  and  mild  heather  toning . 459 

1907-0  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  lus¬ 
trous  silver  surfaces . 675 

1907-S  MS-63  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with 
brilliant  lustre  and  sharp  design  features.  Mint 
State  examples  of  this  issue  are  quite  elusive.  659 
1909  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  ivory  lustre. ..  595 

Gem  1910-S  Barber  Dime 
1910-S  MS-65  (NGC).  An  extraordinarily  beauti¬ 
ful  gem  with  sharp  design  features  and  folly  brilliant 
silver  lustre.  A  trace  of  amber  toning  is  noted  along 
the  borders.  A  scarce  date,  seldom  encountered  in 

gem  quality .  2,350 

1911  MS-65  (PCGS).  Extremely  attractive  with  sat¬ 
iny  silver  surfaces  and  wisps  of  lilac  toning.  ..  645 

1911  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  strong 

white  lustre . 289 

1912  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  sharply  struck  example 

has  soft  frosty  lustre  with  faint  champagne  toning 
along  the  borders .  595 

1913  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  spectacular  gem  with  frosty 

white  lustre.  Very  sharply  struck.  This  example  will 
be  a  nice  addition  to  your  collection . 675 

Mercury  Dimes 

1916  Mercury.  MS-64  FB  (NGC).  Lustrous  with 

very  light  toning . 89 

Desirable  1916-D  Mercury  Dime 
1916-D  Mercury.  F-12  (PCGS).  Natural  light  gray 
surfaces  with  wisps  of  amber  toning .  1 ,595 

1917  MS-64  FB  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  satiny  lus¬ 
tre .  139 

1917  MS-64  (NGC).  Brilliant  and  attractive.  .  109 
1919  MS-65  FB  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  white  lustre . 739 

Gem  1919-S  Mercury  Dime 
1919-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  gem 
with  satiny  white  lustre  and  attractive  peripheral 

toning.  Very  sharply  struck .  1,495 

1921  AU-55  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  fight 

silver  lustre . 925 

1921  AU-55  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example  of 
this  key  date  with  feint  amber  toning  over  lustrous 

surfaces .  898 

1921  EF-45  (ANACS).  Light  gray  with  hints  of 

peripheral  iridescent  toning . 595 

1924-D  MS-64  (NGC).  Outstanding  quality  with 
brilliant  white  lustre .  595 

Gem  1926-D  Dime  Full  Split  Bands 

1926- D  MS-65  FB  (PCGS).  An  extremely  attrac¬ 

tive  gem  with  fully  brilliant  lustre  and  sharp  de¬ 
sign  features.  This  is  an  important  opportunity  for 
the  connoisseur .  2,875 

1927  MS-64  FB  (NGC).  Brilliant  white  lustre  with 
satiny  surfaces .  159 

1927- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply 

struck .  789 

1928- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  with  light 

gold  toning . 329 

1930  MS-64  FB  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  ivory  lus- 


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tre .  169 

1930-S  MS-64  FB  (NGC).  An  outstanding  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  lustre .  199 

1931  MS-64  (PCGS).  Satiny  lustre  is  subdued  by 
gold  toning . 99 

1934-D  MS-65  FB  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and 
sharply  struck  with  satiny  lustre . 359 

1936- S  MS-64  FB.  Brilliant . 34 

1937  Proof-65  (NGC).  A  lovely  Proof  with  bril¬ 
liant  surfaces  accented  by  peripheral  iridescent 
toning . 775 

1937  Proof-64  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with 
fully  brilliant  white  Proof  surfaces . 599 

1937- D  MS-66  FB  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  ex¬ 
ample  with  light  iridescent  toning .  195 

1938- D  MS-66  FB  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem. ..  99 

1938-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  white  lustre.  69 

1939  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  deeply 

mirrored  fields . 539 

1939  Proof-66  (NGC).  A  delightful  gem  with  bril¬ 
liant  surfaces .  519 

1940  Proof-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  gem  with 

wisp  of  champagne  toning . 450 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1940-D  MS-67  FB  (PCGS).  A  stunning  gem  with 
sharp  design  elements.  Just  seven  coins  have  re¬ 


ceived  the  higher  MS-68  FB  grade .  179 

1941-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 45 

1941-S  MS-64 .  16 

1942/1  AU-53  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  example 
with  light  silvery  gray  surfaces  and  faint  gold 

toning . 875 

1942/1  AU-50  (PCGS).  Light  gray  surfaces  with 

considerable  lustre . 799 

1942/1  VF-35  (PCGS).  Natural  deep  gray  sur¬ 
faces . 485 

1942/1  F-15  (PCGS).  Pleasing  light  gray.  The 

overdate  feature  is  sharply  visible . 379 

1942  Proof-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  Proof  ex¬ 
ample .  439 

1943-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1944  MS-65.  Brilliant . 24 

1945  MS-65.  Brilliant . 24 

1945-S  MS-67  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 69 

1945-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 29 


Roosevelt  Dimes 


1946-S  MS-67  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  119 

1950  Proof-67  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  reflec¬ 
tive  surfaces .  139 

1950- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1951- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 

1951- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Vibrant  gold  and  iridescent 

toning . . < . 79 

1952- D  MS-166  (PCGS).  Brilliant . . . 49 

1952- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1953- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1'953-S  MS-67  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1953- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with  a 

touch  of  very  light  champagne  toning . 29 

1954  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1954- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 49 

1954-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1956-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Very  slightly  prooflike 

with  brilliant  lustre . 39 

1957  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1958  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1958- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1959- D  MS-67  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  with  bril¬ 
liant  lustre . 129 

1959- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1960  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1960- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1961  Proof-67  Cameo  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 

gem  with  lovely  cameo  contrast . 69 

1961  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1961- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1962  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1963  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1963- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1964- D  MS-67  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  199 

1964-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 


TWENTY-CENT  PIECES 


1875-CC  AU-55.  A  delightful  example  with 
nearly  complete  satiny  lustre  and  light  gold  ton¬ 
ing.  Typical  strike  with  top  of  the  wing  at  left 

showing  considerable  weakness .  625 

1875-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example  with 
considerable  eye  appeal.  Faint  champagne  toning 

is  present  on  both  sides .  1,175 

1875-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  lustrous 

with  wisps  of  light  gold  toning .  1,095 

1875-S  MS-61  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  wisps 

of  very  light  gold  toning . 629 

1875-S/S.  AU-55  (ANACS).  Fully  lustrous  with 
faint  gold  toning.  This  variety  has  a  doubled  mint- 
mark  on  the  reverse,  along  with  remnants  of  dig¬ 
its  75  in  the  obverse  dentils  below  the  date.  595 

Choice  Proof  1876  20-Cent  Piece 
1876  Proof-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  Proof  example  of 
this  short-lived  denomination,  featuring  light 
ivory  Proof  surfaces.  Light  cameo  contrast  is 
present.  The  reverse  has  slightly  darker  toning 
along  the  border .  1 .995 


Lovely  Proof  1878  Twenty-Cent 
1878  Proof-62  (NGC).  An  outstanding  Proof  ex¬ 
ample  with  very  light  ivory  at  the  centers  of  ob¬ 
verse  and  reverse,  accented  by  lilac  and  iridescent 
peripheral  toning.  A  Proof-only  issue  and  the  fi¬ 
nal  year  of  this  denomination .  2,675 

1878  Proof-61  (NGC).  A  brilliant  Proof  with 
slight  cameo  contrast  and  outstanding  aesthetic 
appeal .  2,475 


QUARTER  DOLLARS 


Early  Quarters 


Important  1825/2  Browning-1  Quarter 
1825/2  Browning-1.  Rarity-5.  AU-50  (NGC).  This 
is  an  extremely  important  opportunity  for  the  special¬ 
ist.  Deep  grayish  brown  and  iridescent  toning  hides 
extensive  lustre.  This  is  a  very  scarce  variety  with  few 

higher  grade  examples  known . 2,395 

1834  B-3.  Rarity-3.  AU-50  (PCGS).  A  delight¬ 
ful  example  of  this  scarce  variety  with  sharp  de¬ 
sign  features  and  nearly  complete  silvery  white 
lustre . 645 

Choice  Mint  State  1838  Quarter 
1838  Capped  Bust.  B-l.  MS-63  (NGC).  Brilliant 
surfaces  with  satiny  white  lustre.  This  sharply 
struck  example  is  a  fine  representative  of  the  fi¬ 
nal  Capped  Bust  quarter  dollar  issue . 2,495 

Liberty  Seated  Quarters 

1841-0  AU-53.  Sharply  struck  and  lustrous  with 

faint  heather  toning . 295 

1842  Large  Date.  AU-55  (NGC).  An  exceptional 
example  with  satiny  lustre  and  pleasing  iridescent 
toning.  Sharply  struck.  A  small  planchet  marks  is 

noted  below  the  digit  1 .  1 ,095 

1853  Arrows  and  Rays.  AU-58.  This  is  a  lovely 
example  with  nearly  complete  lustre  and  fight 

gold  toning . 465 

1853  Arrows  and  Rays.  AU-55  (NGC).  Nearly 
complete  satiny  lustre  is  accented  by  pleasing 
golden  brown  toning . 399 

Important  1855  Quarter  Dollar  Set 
Registry™  Quality 

1855  Arrows.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with 
satin  ivory  lustre  and  delightful  peripheral  toning. 
Just  five  examples  have  been  certified  by  PCGS 
at  this  grade  level  with  an  additional. five  higher 
grade  coins.  An  extremely  important  opportunity 
for  the  specialist .  4,495 

Sensational  Proof  1858  Quarter 

1858  Proof-64  Deep  Cameo.  (PCGS).  This  is  an 

absolutely  stunning  Proof  with  delightful  cameo 
contrast.  An  important  opportunity  for  the  ad¬ 
vanced  date  or  type  collector.  It  is  likely  that  the 
Proof  mintage  was  only  210  coins  or  so.  A  find  for 
the  connoisseur  and  specialist .  4,750 

Mint  State  1859  Quarter  Dollar  Set 
Registry™  Quality 

1859  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  an  extremely  pleas¬ 

ing  example,  sharply  struck,  and  with  attractive 
satin  lustre.  Faint  traces  of  champagne  toning  are 
noted  on  each  side.  PCGS  has  only  graded  14 
examples  at  this  numeric  level,  along  with  six  finer 
coins  ranging  up  to  MS-67 .  2,450 

1861  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  fully 
brilliant  lustre .  1,195 

Mint  State  1870  Quarter  Dollar 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1870  MS-64  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  frosty 
white  surfaces  and  sharp  design  features.  This  is  a 
scarce  issue  from  a  mintage  ofjust  86,400  circu¬ 
lation  strikes.  The  present  example  is  tied  with 
one  other  for  the  grade,  and  with  only  six  finer 
examples  certified  by  PCGS .  3,450 

Important  1871-CC  Quarter  Dollar 
1871-CC  VF-25  (PCGS).  This  is  one  of  the  most 
important  opportunities  among  the  current  items 
fisted  for  sale.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  have  natu¬ 
ral  fight  gray  surfaces,  somewhat  darker  toward 
the  edge.  Although  the  surfaces  are  not  absolutely 
perfect,  we  do  not  hesitate  to  claim  that  this  is  one 
of  the  nicest  examples  you  could  possibly  hope  for 
at  this  grade  level .  16,500 

Mint  State  1873  Arrows  Quarter 
1873  Arrows.  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  important  op¬ 
portunity  for  the  date  or  type  collector  to  acquire 
this  variety.  Fully  lustrous  and  extremely  attrac¬ 
tive  with  pleasing  ivory  toning .  2,475 

1873  Arrows.  MS-63  (ANACS).  An  outstanding 
example  with  brilliant  white  surfaces  and  frosty 

lustre.  Very  sharply  struck .  1,295 

1873  Arrows.  MS-61  (PCGS).  Lustrous  and  highly 
attractive  with  green  and  iridescent  toning.  ...  925 

Gem  Cameo  Proof  1875  Quarter 
1875  Proof-66  Cameo  (NGC).  This  is  one  of  the 
very  finest  ProofLiberty  Seated  quarters  we  have 
handled.  This  is  a  fully  brilliant  gem  with  excep¬ 


tional  cameo  contrast.  .  3,750 

1877-CC  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  one  of  our  favor¬ 
ite  issues,  relatively  plentiful,  and  generally  very 
attractive  when  fully  Mint  State.  The  presently 
offered  example  is  certainly  no  exception.  This 
specimen  is  fully  brilliant  with  highly  lustrous 
white  surfaces.  The  devices  are  frosty  while  the 
surrounding  fields  are  satiny  and  prooflike.  A  few 
very  faint  hairlines  keep  this  from  the  gem  cat¬ 
egory .  1,150 

1877-CC  MS-62  (NGC).  An  outstanding  example 
with  satiny  lustre  beneath  deep  golden  brown  and 
iridescent  blue  toning . 399 

1877- S/S  AU-55  (PCGS).  Bright  silver  surfaces 

with  very  slightly  reflective  fields . 439 

1878- CC  MS-61  (NGC).  An  exceptional  example 

of  the  final  CC-Mint  issue  among  quarter  dollars. 
Lustrous  with  deep  gold  and  rose  toning,  along 
with  hints  of  blue  along  the  borders . 519 

1881  MS-67  (NGC).  An  amazing  gem  example 
with  satiny  lustre  and  outstanding  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing,  especially  on  the  obverse . 6,950 

Lovely  Gem  1890  Quarter  Dollar 

1890  MS-66  (NGC).  This  is  a  sensational  gem  ex¬ 

ample  with  sharp  design  elements  and  fully  bril¬ 
liant  lustre.  This  gem  is  truly  a  coin  for  the 
connoisseur  and  is  certain  to  please  any  collec¬ 
tor . 3,250 

1891  MS-61  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  satiny  lus¬ 
tre . 319 


Barber  Quarters 

1892  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  lustrous 
with  deep  iridescent  toning . 285 

1892  AU-58.  Brilliant  with  nearly  complete  lus¬ 
tre .  165 

1892-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  An  extraordinary  example 
of  this  scarce  issue  with  satiny,  slightly  prooflike 
fields  and  very  fight  cameo  contrast.  Botfi  obverse 
and  reverse  have  a  whisper  of  fight  champagne 
toning .  895 

1893  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  brilliant 

satin  lustre . 799 

Cameo  Proof  1894  Quarter 

1894  Proof-65  Cameo  (PCGS).  This  is  an  out¬ 

standing  cameo  Proof  for  the  date  or  type  collec¬ 
tor.  Extremely  deep  mirrored  fields  with  highly 
lustrous  devices.  This  example  is  fully  brilliant.  A 
gem  for  the  connoisseur .  2,475 

Mint  State  1896-0  Quarter 
1896-0  MS-63  (PCGS).  Very  sharply  struck  with 
exceptional  satiny  lustre.  This  is  an  elusive  issue 
in  Mint  State  quality.  Certain  to  please  the  spe¬ 
cialist.  It  is  interesting  to  note  that,  in  all  Mint 
State  grades,  this  issue  has  exactly  the  same  PCGS 
population  as  its  more  expensive  cousin,  the 
1896-S  issue .  2,250 

Outstanding  1896-S  Quarter  Dollar 
Famous  Rarity 

1896-S  MS-62  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional 
example  for  the  grade  with  sharp  design  features 
and  fight  iridescent  toning  over  satiny  white  lus¬ 
tre.  Fully  natural  in  appearance.  The  1896-S  is¬ 
sue  ranks  as  one  of  the  three  important  key  date 
issues  among  Barber  quarter  dollars  and  in  Mint 
State  is  rarer  than  either  of  its  competitors.  Just 
188,039  examples  were  minted  of  the  1896-S, 
third  lowest  in  the  series  behind  1901-S  and 

1913-S.  From  this  mintage,  only  about  two  dozen 
Mint  State  1896-S  quarters  have  been  certified  by 
PCGS.  Fewer  were  saved  than  were  those  of  the 

other  two  low  mintage  issues . 7,895 

1896-S  EF-45  (ANACS).  An  exceptional  combi¬ 
nation  of  grade  and  price,  we  believe  that  this 
example  offers  wonderful  value.  Light  silvery  gray 

with  hints  of  iridescent  toning .  2,975 

1899-0  MS-63  (PCGS).  Wisps  of  champagne  ton¬ 
ing  over  lustrous  silver  surfaces.  A  delightful  ex¬ 
ample . 895 

1902-S  MS-61  (NGC).  Brilliant  and  sharply 

struck.  An  important  opportunity . 639 

1905  Proof-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

desirable  iridescent  toning .  1 ,329 

1906-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional 
gem  quality  quarter  dollar  with  satin  ivory  lustre 
and  delightful  iridescent  toning  along  the  borders. 
The  specialist  will  be  delighted  with  the  oppor¬ 
tunity  to  acquire  this  gem.  But  be  sure  to  call 
quickly .  1,195 

1914- D  MS-63  (PCGS) . 325 

1915  Proof-64  (PCGS).  An  attractive  Proof  ex¬ 
ample  with  pale  gold  and  iridescent  toning.  Very 
fight  cameo  contrast  is  present . . . 995 

1915- D  MS-62  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  sharp 

design  definition . 269 

1916- D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with 

hints  of  gold  toning  over  bright  silver  surfaces.  A 
lovely  coin  for  the  type  collector . 575 

Standing  Liberty  Quarters 

1917  Type  II.  MS-64  FH  (NGC).  Brilliant  with 

satiny  lustre.  Sharply  struck . 395 

1918-D  AU-58.  A  brilliant  example  with  nearly 
complete  lustre .  175 

Sharp  1918-S  Quarter 
1918-S  MS-64  FH  (PCGS).  A  splendid  Mint  State 
example  of  this  issue  with  soft,  frosty  lustre.  Ivory 
surfaces  are  delicately  accented  by  peripheral  gold 
toning  on  the  obverse.  This  is  a  very  rare  issue 


with  sharp  head  details.  An  important  opportu¬ 
nity  for  the  specialist . 3,795 

1918-S  AU-53.  Light  silvery  gray  with  wisps  of 

peripheral  toning .  119 

1924-D  MS-65  (NGC).  A  brilliant  gem  with  nearly 
full  head  details . 429 

1926  MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  stnick  with  attractive 
ivory  lustre  and  splashes  of  iridescent  toning.  ..  895 

1927  MS-64  (NGC).  Brilliant.  Very  nearly  quali¬ 
fying  as  full  head . 289 

1928-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
brilliant  ivory  lustre  and  very  light  peripheral  iri¬ 
descence.  Sharply  struck  and  very  nearly  qualify¬ 
ing  as  full  head . 695 

1928-S  MS-64  FH  (PCGS).  This  example  is  highly 

attractive  and  very  sharply  struck . 389 

1928-S  AU-55.  Brilliant  with  nearly  full  lustre. ..  89 
1930-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 
with  brilliant  satiny  lustre  and  splashes  of  gold 
toning . 349 


Washington  Quarters 

1932  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant .  119 

1932-D  AU-50  (ANACS).  Lustrous  fight  gray  with 
hints  of  pale  gold  toning . 355 

Mint  State  1932-S  Quarter 
1932-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  satiny  example  with 
ivory  lustre  and  iridescent  toning .  1,495 

Gem  Mint  State  1934-D  Quarter  Set 
Registry™  Quality 

1934-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  fight 
ivory  lustre  and  traces  of  gold  toning  along  the 
obverse  border.  This  example  is  tied  for  finest 
certified  by  PCGS . 4,750 

Gem  1934-D  Quarter  Dollar 

1934- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  example. 
This  is  a  very  scarce  date  in  high  quality. .  1 ,750 

1935- D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  beauti¬ 
ful . 479 

1935-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  175 

1936  Proof-64  (NGC).  A  brilliant  silver  Proof 

example . 995 

1938-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant . 245 

1940  Proof-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  Proof  with 

deeply  mirrored  bluish  fields . 295 

1944  MS-66  (PCGS).  Extremely  sharp  design  fea¬ 
tures  with  outstanding  silvery  white  lustre.  ..  99 
1944  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1946- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  119 

1947- D  MS-65.  Light  obverse  toning  with  deeper 

iridescent  reverse . 49 

1947-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1947-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Outstanding  fight  gold 

toning . 59 

1949-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  129 

1949- D  MS-65.  A  pleasing  example  with  fight 

ivory  lustre . 69 

1950- D  Doubled  Die  Reverse.  FS25C-020.  MS- 

63  (ANACS).  Brilliant . 79 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1951- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 

faint  iridescent  toning  over  ivory  lustre . 159 

1952- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant . 45 

1 952- S  MS-65.  A  lovely  gem  with  frosty  white  lus¬ 
tre . 59 

1953- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Lightly  toned . 69 

1954  MS-65.  Attractive  ivory  lustre  with  a  hint  of 

toning . 39 

1954- S  MS-66  (NGC).  A  wonderful  gem  with  su¬ 
perb  silvery  white  lustre . 89 

1956  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1958  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1959  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  outstand¬ 
ing  eye  appeal . 39 

1961  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1963  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  brilliant  gem  has  fully 

lustrous  silvery  white  surfaces . 39 

1964  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  satiny 

white  lustre . 39 

1 964-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck  gem  with 
fully  brilliant  lustre . 39 

1999-P  and  D  Ten-piece  State  Quarter  set:  Con¬ 
necticut,  Delaware,  Georgia,  New  Jersey,  and 
Pennsylvania.  MS-66  (PCGS) . 325 

1999-S  Five-piece  State  Quarter  set:  Connecticut, 
Delaware,  Georgia,  New  Jersey,  and  Pennsylva¬ 
nia.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS) .  165 

1999- S  Five-piece  State  Quarter  set  struck  in  silver: 

Connecticut,  Delaware,  Georgia,  New  Jersey, 
and  Pennsylvania.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 
(PCGS) .  195 

2000- P  and  D  Ten-piece  State  Quarter  set:  Mary¬ 

land,  Massachusetts,  New  Hampshire,  South 
Carolina,  and  Virginia,  two  different  mints  for 
each.  MS-66  (PCGS) .  189 

2000-S  Five-piece  State  Quarter  set:  Maryland,  Mas¬ 
sachusetts,  New  Hampshire,  South  Carolina,  and 
Virginia.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS) . 99 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

2000- S  Five-piece  State  Quarter  set  struck  in  silver: 

Maryland,  Massachusetts,  New  Hampshire, 
South  Carolina,  and  Virginia.  Proof-69  Deep 
Cameo  (PCGS) .  165 

2001- P  and  D  Ten-piece  State  Quarter  set:  Ken¬ 

tucky,  New  York,  North  Carolina,  Rhode  Island, 
and  Vermont,  two  different  mints  for  each.  MS- 
66  (PCGS) .  189 

2001 -S  Five-piece  State  Quarter  set:  Kentucky, 
New  York,  North  Carolina,  Rhode  Island,  and 
Vermont.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS).  ..  99 


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The  Coin  Collector  #  August  19,  2002 


Stonehenge  (before  there  was  even  a  sign  iden¬ 
tifying  the  place),  tramping  up  the  stone  stairs 
of  the  Tower  of  London  or  visiting  some  old 
ruin  in  the  provinces,  or  wandering  through 
the  Sunday  morning  flea  market  in  Portobello 
Road.  With  a  British  numismatist  on  hand  as  a 
guide,  I  always  felt  comfortable. 

If  there  is  a  point  to  the  preceding,  it  is  that  a 
shared  hobby,  collecting,  or  research  interest  has 
no  boundaries,  and  politics  are  not  important.  I 
rather  imagine  that  if  I  were  to  visit  Baghdad, 
Kabul,  Moscow,  Tel  Aviv,  or  any  other  world 
city  tomorrow,  and  were  to  have  dinner  with  a 
numismatist,  we  both  would  have  a  good 
time — the  world  around  us  notwithstanding. 

Moreover,  the  race,  religion,  creed,  or  color 
of  a  person  is  absolutely  irrelevant  and  unimpor¬ 
tant  when  two  people  of  the  same  mind — librar¬ 
ians,  numismatists,  violinists,  you  name  it — 
meet  to  share  their  interest. 

In  the  1950s  President  Dwight  D. 
Eisenhower  invited  the  American  Numismatic 
Association  to  become  involved  in  his  People- 
to-People  Program,  promoting  international 
understanding.  Perhaps  in  today’s  troubled 
world  such  a  concept  could  be  revived  with  ben¬ 
efits  to  all. 

Reasons  to  Collect  Things 

Not  only  do  people  collect  different  things, 
they  have  different  reasons  for  doing  so.  Some 
people  like  “trophies”  that  can  be  admired  by 
their  friends  and  visitors.  No  doubt  the  late 
William  Randolph  Hearst  was  in  this  category, 
as  was  the  late  Norton  Simon,  or  in  numismat¬ 
ics  Art  Lovi  comes  to  mind — collectors  who 
had  a  lots  of  money  and  who  mainly  bought  for 
“show” — to  impress  their  friends. 

I  am  not  sure  this  kind  of  collecting  brings 
the  camaraderie  and  peace  of  mind  mentioned 
earlier  in  this  article,  but  I  mention  “trophy” 


collecting  as  it  is  part  of  the  equation.  I  rather 
imagine  that  someone  who  buys  for  “show” 
misses  much  of  what  collecting  has  to  offer. 

The  collector  of  trophies — in  numismatics, 
in  art,  in  antique  automobiles — will  often  be 
surrounded  by  false  friends  and  pseudo-admir¬ 
ers,  often  sycophants  who  have  an  eye  on  sell¬ 
ing  something.  If  the  collector  of  trophies  were 
to  become  penniless  tomorrow,  these  friends 
would  ran  for  the  exits.  On  the  other  hand,  the 
truly  dedicated  numismatist,  book  collector, 
violinist,  et  al,  has  no  such  wor¬ 
ries — friends  now  are 
friends  forever. 

Still,  there  is  : 
place  for  trophy  col¬ 
lectors.  They  liven 
up  things  and  make 
interesting  head¬ 
lines. 

In  numismatics, 
many  if  not  most  en¬ 
thusiasts  pursue  their 
activities  quietly,  de¬ 
riving  a  great  deal  of 
pleasure  from  the 
study  of  the  objects 
themselves,  the  more 
obscure  the  better. 

The  late  Byron  Johnson  was  such  a  person,  as 
was  Bob  Lindesmith,  to  mention  just  two 
people  whose  disciplines  ran  across  many  dif¬ 
ferent  numismatic  specialties.  In  his  time, 
Byron  would  walk  a  mile  to  see  a  curious  fea¬ 
ture  on  a  pattern  half  dollar  that  had  not  been 
noticed  before,  and  Bob  would  do  the  same  if 
you  suggested  that  he  might  want  to  view  a 
piece  of  obsolete  currency  of  unusual  rarity  or 
characteristics. 

Personally,  the  things  I  collect — numis¬ 
matic  and  American  history  books,  Civil  War 


tokens,  paper  money  of  New  Hampshire — I 
enjoy  as  tangible  links  from  a  bygone  era.  I  of¬ 
ten  gaze  at  the  specimens  in  detail  to  study  their 
die  or  engraving  work  and  other  aspects,  and 
often  delight  in  learning  their  history  as  I  do  in 
owning  the  items  themselves.  To  me,  a  token 
worth  $20  can  be  every  bit  as  fascinating  as  an 
item  worth  a  hundred  times  that  amount. 

Do  It  for  the  Money 

Collecting  can  be  a  lot  of  fun.  Once  a  collec¬ 
tor,  always  a  collector.  The  careful  study  and 
pursuit  of  any  hobby  can  be  rewarding  in  many 
ways — new  friendships 
locally  and  around  the 
world,  new  challenges, 
always  something  in¬ 
teresting  to  discover. 

I  enjoy  reading,  and 
from  about  1995  to 
2001  a  lot  of  articles  in 
financial  and  business 
magazines  concen¬ 
trated  on  “grow  your 
wealth.”  The  latest 
dot.com  entrepreneur 
was  a  god,  apt  to  be 
featured  on  the  cover, 
and  was  idolized  for 
the  wisdom  of  his/her  insights  in  making 
money  in  the  dynamic  new  world  of  electronic 
communications  and  trading.  And,  popular  ar¬ 
ticles  on  retirement,  growing  your  nest  egg, 
etc.,  nearly  always  took  a  percentage  growth 
rate  of  6%  to  10%  or  more,  compounded  it, 
and  demonstrated  that  you,  just  sitting  there 
with  your  teeth  in  your  mouth,  could  send 
your  savings  to  Mutual  Fund  Z,  or  Investment 
Advisor  Z,  or  Wealth  Consultant  C,  then  close 
your  eyes,  and  before  you  know  it,  your 
$100,000  would  be  worth  $2,000,000. 


The  following  is  from  The  Economist,  July 
13,  2002:  “If you  think  back  to  the  mood,  pre¬ 
bust,  you  will  recall  that  every  kind  of  analyst 
(with  a  mere  handful  of  noble  exceptions)  was 
cheering  the  market  on,  creating  an  atmo¬ 
sphere  in  which  anything  less  than  double-digit 
growth  in  profits  was  regarded  as  a  sign  of  ti¬ 
midity.  The  media  stoked  the  fires  of  impos¬ 
sible  expectations  with  an  unfailing  supply  of 
corporate  hero-worship;  with  their  mindless 
praise  for  innovation  (however  worthless);  with 
news  for  day  traders,  new-economy  stock- 
market  indices  and  the  rest;  with  their  idiotic 
dedication  to  the  maxim  that  you  either  get  it 
or  don’t  get  it.  At  critical  moments  even  the 
Federal  Reserve  added  fuel.  And  investors 
themselves  were  so  entranced  by  their  surging 
wealth  that  they  more  or  less  willed  companies 
to  lie  to  them.  ‘Pro  forma’  earnings?  Fine. 
Bald-faced  deception?  Pile  it  on.  Whatever  it 
takes  to  keep  the  good  news  coming.” 

Of  course,  few  truly  built  wealth  this  way. 
In  fact,  in  retrospect  the  whole  matter  seems 
rather  silly.  How  clear  hindsight  can  be! 

In  the  meantime,  anyone  who  in  1995-2001 
set  about  carefully  building  a  numismatic  collec¬ 
tion  of  (and  I  deliberately  pick  something  ob¬ 
scure)  copper  Civil  War  tokens  of  the  era  of 
1861-1865,  in  “nice”  EF  and  AU  grades  (and  I 
deliberately  avoid  “ultra”  grades)  has  a  holding 
that  can  easily  be  sold,  most  likely  at  a  profit — 
and,  in  the  meantime,  has  been  fun  to  own. 

One  thing  is  for  sure — the  careful  collecting 
of  just  about  anything  scarce  and  rare,  and 
which  also  has  a  wide  community  of  enthusi¬ 
asts — can  be  a  passport  to  camaraderie,  a  chal¬ 
lenge  to  assemble,  can  furnish  the  joy  of  fulfill¬ 
ment,  and  if  the  market  is  strong,  can  be  an 
excellent  store  of  value  as  well.  With  a  fine  col¬ 
lection  as  a  combined  investment,  one  can  have 
one’s  cake  and  eat  it  too. 


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Young  Sydney  Freutel  is  shoum  holding  a 
copy  of  the  hefty  It -pound  book,  A  History 
of  the  California  Gold  Rush.  Her  dad 
Eric  bought  a  copy  for  himself  loved  it,  and 
then  ordered  another  copy,  this  as  a  book 
treasure  of  its  own  for  his  daughter.  (Although 
the  volume  is  hardly  inexpensive,  a  number  of 
buyers  have  ordered  multiple  copies — quite 
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•  Comprehensive  information  concerning 
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•  Much  information  never  before  available  in 
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•  Produced  at  an  expense  involving  nearly 
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the  S.S.  Central  America,  completely  swept  the  field  for  awards — taking 
away  the  Robert  Friedberg  Award,  the  highest  literary  award  given  by  the 
Professional  Numismatists  Guild,  and  the  Book  of  the  Year  Award  given 
by  the  Numismatic  Literary  Guild. 

Dave  is  shown  to  the  right,  holding  the  two  awards.  Next  to  him  is 
Jennifer  Meers  holding  a  copy  of  the  book  itself,  as  it  is  so  heavy  (about  1 1 
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As  we  go  to  press,  of  the  approximately  5,000  copies  printed,  only 
about  1 ,500  remain.  No  more  will  ever  be  printed  with  this  deluxe 
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The  judges  from  the  Professional  Numismatists  Guild  and  the  Nu¬ 
mismatic  Literary  Guild  saw  this  book  and  were  thrilled  with  it!  You 
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The  Coin  Collector  August  1 9,  2002 


11 


Because  You  Asked 


We  invite  readers  to  submit  questions  relating  to  American  numismatics.  Those  deemed 
to  be  of  general  interest  will  be  answered  in  this  column  by  our  editor,  Q.  David  Bowers. 


L.K.  ASKS:  Here  in  Iowa  we  are  hav¬ 
ing  a  big  debate,  even  a  fight,  about 
what  design  to  use  on  our  state  quarter. 

I  wonder  if  as  a  numismatist  at  a  dis¬ 
tance  you  could  share  your  ideas  for  a 
motif?  This  might  be  a  silly  question, 
but  I  thought  Pd  ask.  — L.K. 

CC  ANSWER:  I  suppose  when  I  close 
my  eyes  and  think  about  Iowa  I  think  of 
fields  of  com.  Or,  possibly  an  antique  steam 
tractor  plowing  a  field  (about  20  years  ago  I 
had  a  nice  visit  to  the  Threshers  Museum,  I 
think  it  was  called,  in  Mount  Pleasant,  Iowa). 
Or  maybe  a  modem  tractor  like  a  John  Deere 
(if  they  are  made  in  Iowa;  I  don’t  know).  Or 
perhaps  something  with  a  “plains”  motif  in¬ 
volving  Native  Americans,  buffaloes,  etc.  Or 
even  a  cute  piglet  (some  relatives  of  my  fam¬ 
ily  who  live  in  Iowa  raise  “porkers,”  a  staple 
in  state  agriculture,  as  you  probably  know' 
better  than  do  I). 

Here  in  New  Hampshire  we  have  our 
“Old  Man  of  the  Mountains”  motif  which 
pleases'some  (nearly  all  within  our  state)  and 
annoys  others. 

*  *  * 

ASKED:  I  enjoyed  your  column  in 
Corn  World  on  the  psychology  of  collect¬ 
ing.  I  was  wondering  how  many  women 
are  involved  in  coins — and  how  many 
became  involved  because  their  father  or 
husband  is  a  dealer?  I  became  interested 
in  coins  as  an  11-year-old  looking  at  sil¬ 
ver  dollars.  I  cannot  think  of  very  many 
women  who  got  into  coins  on  their  own, 
at  a  young  age.  Pd  love  to  hear  of  any. 

-CC  ANSWER:  Regarding  psychology, 
by  coincidence  a  related  article  leads  the 
present  issue  of  The  Coin  Collector. 

I  am  not  aware  of  any  specific  analysis  of 
how  many  subscribers  of  Coin  World,  Numis¬ 
matic  News,  or  other  publications,  or  mem¬ 
bers  of  the  ANA,  are  women,  but  I  suspect 
that  the  answer  is  somewhere  between  5% 
and  10%.  No  doubt  many  people  subscribe 
or  join  and  give  just  their  initials,  from  which 
a  gender  cannot  be  determined.  It  lias  been 
my  general  observation  that  women  have  al-  . 
ways  been  a  very  small  minority  among  col¬ 
lectors,  but  in  positions  of  responsibility  in 
the  hobby  they  have  been  very  prominent. 
Over  a  long  period  of  years  we  have  had 
women  be  president  of  the  American  Nu¬ 
mismatic  Association,  directors  of  the  Mint, 
treasurers  of  the  United  States,  executive  di¬ 
rectors  of  the  ANA,  and,  in  the  singular  at 
present,  an  executive  director  of  the  Ameri¬ 
can  Numismatic  Society,  and  more. 

Among  legendary  numismatists  of  years 
gone  by.  Emery  May  Holden  Morweb  stands 
tall  and  almost  by  herself,  at  least  with  rela¬ 
tion  to  coins  of  early  America  and  the  United 
States.  As  a  pre-teenage  girl  in  the  early  20th 
century  she  became  interested  in  coins  at  the 
side  of  her  father,  Albert  Fairchild  Holden. 
Before  long  she  was  using  S.S.  Crosby’s  Early 
Coins  of  America  to  attribute  Massachusetts 
silver  coins  dated  1652,  and  other  such 
pieces.  Mrs.  Norweb  on  her  own  became  a 
very'  dynamic  numismatist,  was  conversant 
with  die  varieties,  history,  collecting  psychol¬ 
ogy,  and  more,  and  in  this  instance  her  hus¬ 
band,  Ambassador  R.  Henry  Norweb,  more 
or  less  watched  as  his  wife  did  the  collecting 
(although  Ambassador  Norweb  served  as 
President  of  the  American  Numismatic  So¬ 
ciety  and  his  son,  R.  Henry  Norweb,  Jr.,  did 
likewise,  and  his  son  developed  his  own  spe¬ 


cialty  in  coins  of  Brazil) . 

Perhaps  a  psychologist  or  a  soc; 
among  our  readers  will  have  better  answers,  but 
in  the  course  of  collecting  things  in  other  fields 
and  attending  many  shows,  including  with  my 
wife  Christie  who  enjoy's  acquiring  things,  I 
have  come  to  these  general  observations: 

The  collecting  of  dolls,  including  recent 
Beanie  Babies,  is  probably  90%  women  and 
10%  men. 

The  collecting  of  coins  is  the  opposite, 
probably  90%  men  and  10%  women,  or 
even  fewer  women,  as  noted  above. 

The  collecting  of  antique  music  boxes  is 
often  a  shared  family  hobby  with  both  men 
and  women  participating  side  by  side,  al¬ 
though  if  solo  collectors  are  considered,  I 
suggest  70%  men  and  30%  women. 

Visit  an  antique  show  and  you  will  prob¬ 
ably  see  about  half  and  half— with  the 
women  concentrating  on  household  items, 
clothing,  and  small  art  objects,  and  the  men 
more  interested  in  larger  things  such  as  old 
advertising,  posters,  and  mechanical  gadgets. 

The  field  of  collecting  postcards,  in  which 
I  am  very  interested,  is  perhaps  50%  men  and 
50%  women.  Collecting  postcards  is  quite  a 
bit  like  collecting  coins— methodology  is  in¬ 
volved,  grading  is  a  consideration,  people  en¬ 
deavor  to  complete  sets,  there  is  the  thrill  of 
the  chase,  history  is  involved,  and  more.  I  di¬ 
gress  by  mentioning  that  in  many  ways  the 
field  of  postcards  is  similar  to  what  numismat¬ 
ics  was  in  the  1950s — great  rarities  are  inex¬ 
pensive,  grading  is  casual  and  no  one  pays  un¬ 
due  attention  to  it,  and  there  is  a  great  deal  of 
old-fashioned  camaraderie  and  outright Tim. 

The  collecting  of  popular  prints  featuring 
a  genre  called  “The  American  Girl,”  popu¬ 
larized  by  Charles  Dana  Gibson,  Harrison 
Fisher.  Philip  Boileau,  and  others,  generally 
reflected  in  magazine  covers  and  ffameable 
prints  circa  1890-1 91 5,  confprises  about  90% 
women  and  10%  men. 

Recently,  while  visiting  Douglas  N. 
Harding’s  book  store  on  Route  1  in  Wells, 
Maine,  I  noticed  that  of  the  couple  dozen 
people  who  came  in  during  the  hour  I  was 
there,  the  count  was  about  half  and  half,  with 
book  hunting  often  shared  by  families  and 
couples. 

1  once  read  a  study  th%r  the  computer 
game  Tetris  is/was  more  popular  with 
women  than  with  men,  bfit  no  one  could  fig¬ 
ure  out  the  reason. 

Having  engaged  in  in-depth  research  in 
history,  emphasizing  numismatics,  for  a  long 
rime,  I  can  say  without  fear  of  hesitation  that 
when  it  comes  to  persistence,  dedication,  and 
intuitiveness  in  examining  source  material, 
probably  more  women  researchers  I  have  hired 
have  accomplished  success  than  have  men  re¬ 
searchers.  Although  it  is  dangerous  to  make 
generalizations  and  there  are  great  exceptions 
both  ways,  women  tend  to  stick  to  the  task 
better  and  to  observe  little  nuances,  while  men 
often  look  for  something  obviously  important 
and  miss  subtleties.  I  do  reiterate  that  this  can¬ 
not  be  a  general  rule,  just  a  casual  observation. 

In  looking  over  at  the  list  of  contributors 
in  the  latest  issue  of  the  Guide  Book,  1  find  87 
men  and  only  four  women,  which,  returning 
to  numismatics,  may  be  an  indication  of  the 
percentage  who  are  professionals  (most  in  this 
list  are)  or  scholars  in  our  hobby.  This  works 
out  to  about  5%. 

My  own  question:  Do  women  represent  a 
great  potential  for  a  new  wave  of  numismatists, 
or  is  numismatics  a  field  which,  simply,  has 
few  attractions  for  women?  I  don’t  know'. 


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called  in  my  order  yesterday 
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2001-S  Five-piece  State  Quarter  set  struck  in  silver: 
Kentucky,  New  York,  North  Carolina,  Rhode 
Island,  and  Vermont.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 
(PCGS) .  165 

Washington  Quarter  Mint  Errors 

1999-D  Connecticut.  Struck  5%  offeenter  at  8:00. 

MS-60 . 79 

1999-D  Connecticut.  Broadstruck.  MS-63.  ...  35 

1999-P  Georgia.  Broadstruck.  MS-63 . 35 

1999- P  New  Jersey.  Uncentered  Broadstrike.  MS- 

60 . 39 

2000- P  Massachusetts.  Broadstruck.  MS-63.  ..  35 

2000-P  New  Hampshire.  Struck  20%  off-center  at 

12:00.  MS-63  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant .  185 

2000-P  New  Hampshire.  Struck  20%  off-center  at 

12:00.  MS-63.  Brilliant  and  lustrous .  179 

2000-P  New  Hampshire.  Struck  20%  off  center  at 

5:30.  MS-63 . 185 

2000-P  New  Hampshire.  Struck  5%  off-center. 
MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully  brilliant 

with  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces . 89 

2000-P  New  Hampshire.  Struck  5%  off-center. 
MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully  brilliant 

with  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces . 79 

2000-P  New  Hampshire.  Struck  5%  off-center. 
MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully  brilliant 

with  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces . 69 

2000-D  New  Hampshire.  Struck  5%  off-center. 
MS-64.  Sharply  struck  and  fully  brilliant  with 

lustrous  light  gray  surfaces . 49 

2000-P  South  Carolina.  Broadstruck  out  of  collar. 

MS-65  (PCGS) . 99 

2000-P  South  Carolina.  Broadstruck  out  of  collar. 
MS-64  (PCGS) . 89 

2000- P  South  Carolina.  Broadstruck.  MS-63.  35 

2001- P  New  York.  Struck  10%  off-center.  MS-64 

(PCGS) .  189 

2001-P  New  York.  Struck  10%  off-center.  MS-63 

(PCGS) .  179 

2001-P  North  Carolina.  Struck  5%  off-center.  MS- 

65  (PCGS) .  169 

2001-P  North  Carolina.  Struck  5%  off-center.  MS- 

63 . 89 

2001-P  Vermont.  5%  off-center.  MS-63 .  159 


HALF  DOLLARS 


Early  Half  Dollars 

1795  Three  Leaves.  Overton-111.  Rarity-5.  F- 

15  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  showing  moderate 
signs  of  circulation.  This  is  the  only  die  variety  with 

three  leaves  under  the  eagle’s  wings .  3,995 

1795  0-129.  F-12  (PCGS).  Pleasing  light  gray 
surfaces .  1,195 

Important  1806  0-124  Half  Dollar 

1806  Pointed  6.  0-124.  Rarity-6.  VF-25.  Very 

light  silvery  gray  with  choice  surfaces  for  the 
grade.  An  extremely  important  opportunity  for 
the  advanced  specialist  to  acquire  this  rarity.  Blun¬ 
dered  reverse  die  with  E  of  STATES  punched 
over  an  erroneous  A .  4,250 

Pleasing  1807  Draped  Bust  Half  Dollar 

1807  Draped  Bust.  0-105.  AU-53  (NGC).  Very 

slight  toning  over  evenly  worn  and  appealing  sur¬ 
faces .  2,275 

Important  1807 
Draped  Bust  Half  Dollar 
1807  Draped  Bust.  0-106.  Rarity-4,  AU-53 

(PCGS).  Pleasing  medium  gray  surfaces  with  rose 
toning  and  considerable  underlying  lustre.  This  is 
an  extremely  attractive  example  for  the  date  or 
type  collector .  2,750 

Capped  Bust  Half  Dollars 

Important  1807  50/20  Half  Dollar 
1807  Capped  Bust.  50/20.  0-112.  AU-50 

(AN ACS).  Bluntly  struck  as  often  seen,  how- 


R.S.  Writes  from  Florida 


Dear  Dave, 

I  am  writing  to  you  for  two  reasons:  The  first  reason  is  in  regards  to  an  article  that 
you  wrote  awhile  back.  It  was  so  filled  with  basic  truths  about  coins  that  I  cut  it  out. 
I  also  read  the  article  from  time  to  time.  It  is  entitled  “Taking  Your  Time”  and  was 
in  Coin  World.  One  part  that  I  underlined  is  in  the  beginning,  the  longer  you  take  the 
more  fun  you  will  have.  Another  phrase  worth  noting  is  that  continually  adding  to 
your  collection  will  keep  you  interested.  Sometimes  collections  are  never  finished 
and  experience  challenges. 


I  am  a  genealogist  also  and  that  is  what  makes  it  fun  and  interesting.  You  never 
finish  it,  there  is  always  something  to  work  on. 

The  second  reason  I  am  writing  to  you  is  that  I  purchased  a  copy  of  your  book 
on  the  Gold  Rush.  I  thahk  you  for  autographing  it  for  me.  I  am  looking  forward  to 
reading  it. 

The  only  drawback  to  coin  collecting,  and  I  have  expressed  this  to  you  before,  is 
that  I  purchase  a  coin  from  you  and  then  30  minutes  later  it  is  into  the  bank  vault. 
That  interferes  with  a  lot  of  the  enjoyment. 

Thanks  again  for  writing  the  book  and  thanks  for  that  basic  truth  article. 


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The  Coin  Collector  #  August  1 9,  2002 


The  First  Commemorative  Stamps 


Controversial  Columbian  Exposition  stamps,  1893 


A  reader  Robert  W.  Cook  sent  us  an  interesting  booklet,  History  of  the  United  States  Postal 
Service  1775-1993,  which  included  the  following  commentary,  “The  First  Commemorative 
Stamps,”  reprinted  below. 

Numismatists  are  aware  that  for  the  World’s  Columbian  Exposition  two  different  varieties 
of  half  dollars  were  struck,  one  dated  1892  and  truly  commemorating  the  400th  anniversary 
of  the  “discovery”  of  America  by  Columbus,  and  the  other  issued  a  year  late,  in  1893,  simply 
because  the  organizers  of  the  Exposition  did  not  get  their  act  together  in  time,  and  the  gates 
were  not  thrown  open  to  the  public  until  the  401st  anniversary. 

Commemorative-wise  the  observance  of  the  401st  anniversary  set  in  motion  all  sorts  of 
weird  and  illogical  observances  we  have  seen  many  times  since,  such  as  the  1921  Alabama 
Centennial  half  dollar  commemorating  a  centennial  that  took  place  in  1919;  the  1921  Pilgrim 
commemorative  half  dollar  observing  the  301st  anniversary  of  the  landing  of  the  Pilgrims  in 
1620;  and  in  more  recent  times  a  commemorative  observing  the  38th  anniversary  of  the 
Korean  conflict  (or  has  it  been  officially  declared  a  war  by  now?) 

The  following  article  tells  of  commemorative  stamps  issued  in  connection  with  the 
Columbian  exposition,  the  distribution  of  which  seems  to  have  been  a  grand  success: 

Postmaster  General  John  Wanamaker  stirred  up  quite  a  commotion  back  in  1893  when  he 
issued  the  nation’s  first  commemorative  postage  stamps.  He  was  rebuked  by  a  congressional  joint 
resolution  that  protested  the  “unnecessary”  stamps.  Wanamaker,  an  astute  businessman, 
defended  his  actions  by  saying  that  the  commemorative  stamps  could  become  money-makers. 
History  proved  him  right. 

The  controversial  first  commemorative  stamps  were  the  Columbian  Exposition  Issue.  Printed 
by  the  American  Bank  Note  Company,  the  stamps  were  issued  to  commemorate  the  World’s 
Columbian  Exposition  held  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  from  May  1  to  October  30,  1893.  The  stamps 
celebrated  the  400th  anniversary  of  Christopher  Columbus’s  voyage  to  the  New  World. 

The  series  consisted  of  1 5  stamps  with  face  values  ranging  from  one  cent  to  five  dollars.  Each 
bore  the  dates  1492  and  1892.  Postmaster  General  Wanamaker  added  a  16th,  eight-cent  stamp 
to  the  series  when  the  fee  for  registering  a  letter  was  reduced  from  10  cents. 

The  stamps  were  immensely  popular  with  collectors  and  customers,  but  critics  denounced 
them.  The  designs  were  based  on  paintings  by  various  artists  who  visualized  Columbus  differently. 

The  one-cent  Columbian  showed  Columbus  clean-shaven,  spying  land  from  aboard  his  ship.  The 
two-cent,  taken  from  the  Landing  of  Columbus  painting  in  the  Rotunda  of  the  Capitol  in 
Washington,  D.C.,  showed  him  landing,  presumably  a  few  hours  later,  with  a  full  beard.  These 
discrepancies  were  quickly  pointed  out. 

Even  the  denominations  of  the  stamps  were  condemned.  Because  First-Class  postage  was  only 
two  cents  per  ounce  and  only  four  pounds  could  be  mailed,  the  Chicago  Tribune  pointed  out  that 
even  with  the  addition  of  the  eight-cent  stamp  for  registration  fees,  the  most  that  could  be  spent 
on  anything  mailed  First-Class  was  $1.36.  This  made  the  two-,  three-,  four-,  and  five-dollar 
Columbian  stamps  useless  for  mailing.  Further,  the  only  way  to  get  the  full  value  for  the  five-dollar 
Columbian  would  be  to  mail  a  62-pound,  eight-ounce  package  of  books  at  the  book-rate  class  of 
postage. 

Wanamaker  spent  $10,000  of  his  own  money  to  buy  5,000  of  the  two-dollar  and  put  them 
in  his  safe  as  an  investment.  The  stamps,  still  in  the  safe  when  Wanamaker  died  in  1 926,  were 
valued  at  $4.50  each. 

In  spite  of  the  criticism,  the  new  Columbian  stamps  were  a  sensation.  Hundreds  of  people 
stood  in  line  at  the  Columbian  Exposition  and  elsewhere  to  buy  the  stamps.  Two  billion 
commemorative  Columbian  stamps  were  sold  for  40  million  dollars  and  were  credited  as  a  factor 
in  the  exposition’s  success. 


ever,  with  considerable  lustre  and  choice  sur¬ 
faces.  A  wash  of  champagne  toning  is  visible  on 
both  obverse  and  reverse.  A  popular  die  blun¬ 
der  with  the  denomination  incorrectly  entered, 
then  corrected  by  over  punching  with  the 
proper  figure . 1,899 

Desirable  High-Grade 
1815/2  Half  Dollar 
Key  Issue  in  the  Capped  Bust  Series 
1815/2  AU-50. 0-lOla.  AU-50  (PCGS).  A  pleasing 
example  of  this  key  date  issue  with  traces  of  lustre 
beneath  pale  gold  and  light  gray  toning.  A  few  minor 
blemishes  are  expected  for  the  grade . 5,995 

Attractive  1817/3 
Half  Dollar  Bold  Overdate 

1817/3  0-101.  AU-55  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 
of  this  popular  overdate  variety  with  nearly  full 
lustre  masked  by  pale  gray  and  iridescent  toning. 
This  overdate  is  desirable  as  a  “naked  eye”  vari¬ 
ety,  with  the  overdate  features  clearly  visible  at  a 
glance.  Overdate  varieties  such  as  this  are  among 
the  most  highly  prized  in  numismatics. ...  3,450 

Mint  State  1822  Half  Dollar 
1822  0-110.  Rarity-2.  MS-64  (NGC).  Fully  bril¬ 
liant  and  sharply  struck  with  frosty  white  lustre. 
An  impressive  Mint  State  example  for  the  date  or 

type  collector . 3,750 

1832  0-122.  AU-50  (PCGS).  Light  gray  with  pe¬ 
ripheral  iridescent  toning . 299 

Rare  1836  Reeded  Edge  Half  Dollar 
First  Year  of  the  New  Design 
1836  Reeded  Edge.  AU-50  (PCGS).  Very  light 
gray  with  a  few  minor  hairlines.  Sharply  struck 
with  considerable  lustre  remaining.  A  key  issue 
with  a  mintage  in  the  low  four  figures.  The  fields 
are  slightly  reflective,  adding  to  the  desirability  of 
this  example.  First  year  of  the  Capped  Bust  design 
with  reeded  edge,  in  combination  with  50 
CENTS  on  the  reverse.  We  are  sure  you  will  be 
pleased  with  the  addition  of  this  half  dollar  to  your 
collection . 3,595 


Desirable  1836 
Reeded  Edge  Half  Dollar 

1836  Reeded  Edge.  VF-25  (PCGS).  A  pleasing 
example  with  medium  silver  gray  surfaces.  1695 

1837  Reeded  Edge.  AU-53  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck 
with  deep  iridescent  toning  over  satiny  lustre.  .  395 

1837  EF-45  (NGC).  Pleasing  golden  brown  toning 

with  hints  oflustre .  169 

1838  AU-50  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  mottled 

iridescent  toning . 345 

1839-0  Capped  Bust.  AU-50  (NGC).  A  lustrous 
example  with  light  champagne  toning.  A  popu¬ 
lar  issue  and  the  only  collectible  representative  of 
the  New  Orleans  Mint  among  coins  of  this  de¬ 
sign .  1,295 

1839-0  Capped  Bust.  AU-50  (PCGS).  A  lovely 
example  with  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces..  1,395 

Liberty  Seated  Half  Dollars 


Quality  1839  No  Drapery  Half  Dollar 

1839  No  Drapery.  AU-50  (NGC).  Attractive  iri¬ 
descent  toning  over  satiny  lustre.  An  important 

opportunity  for  the  type  collector .  1,795 

1839  Drapery.  VF-25  (PCGS).  Natural  deep  gray 

surfaces .  109 

1842  Medium  Date.  AU-58  (PCGS).  Sharply 
struck  with  desirable  grayish  gold  toning  over  sat¬ 
iny  lustre . 595 

1 842  Medium  Repunched  Date.  Wiley  Bugert- 1 06. 
AU-55  (ANACS).  A  well  struck  example.  Pleas¬ 
ant  medium  gray  and  iridescent  toning . 379 


Choice  1843-0  Half  Dollar 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1843-0  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
sharp  design  elements  and  lustrous  surfaces.  Light 
gold  toning  provides  considerable  eye  appeal.  One 

of  just  eight  certified  with  five  finer .  1 ,875 

1853  Arrows  and  Rays.  AU-58  (PCGS).  An  out¬ 
standing  example  with  very  faint  gold  toning  over 

brilliant,  lustrous  surfaces .  1,129 

1853  Arrows  and  Rays.  AU-55  (NGC).  Sharply 
struck  with  considerable  lustre  beneath  deep  gold 
toning . 595 


1854  AU-50  (NGC).  A  pleasing  gray-brown  ex¬ 
ample . 245 

1854-0  AU-58  (NGC).  Lustrous  surfaces  are  hid¬ 
den  beneath  deep  golden  brown  toning . 345 

1854- 0  EF-45  (NGC).  Natural  grayish  brown 

surfaces  with  splashes  of  peripheral  rose  ton¬ 
ing .  115 

Choice  1855-0  Half  Dollar 
Arrows  at  Date 

1855- 0  Arrows.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  splendid 

specimen  with  soft  frosty  lustre  beneath  ivory  and 
iridescent  toning.  Slighdy  weak  at  upper  obverse 
as  usually  found,  with  all  other  design  elements 
boldly  defined .  2,850 

1856- 0  AU-58  (NGC).  Pleasing  pale  gold  and 

medium  gray  surfaces .  285 

1856-0  EF-45  (NGC) . 99 

Rare  1856-S  Half  Dollar 
Seldom  Seen  AU  Grade 

1856-S  AU-53  (PCGS).  An  important  opportunity 
for  the  specialist.  Pleasing  fight  gray  surfaces  with 
lustre  visible  in  the  protected  areas .  1,650 

1858  AU-58  (NGC).  Lustrous  surfaces  with  bright 
gold  and  moderate  gray  toning.  A  sharp  impres¬ 
sion . 229 


Mint  State  1858-S  Half  Dollar 
Elusive  So  Fine 

1858- S  MS-63  (NGC).  An  attractive  example 

with  prooflike  fields  and  iridescent  toning.  This 
issue  is  seldom  encountered  in  Mint  State  pres¬ 
ervation . 3,495 

1859- 0  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  fully 
lustrous  surfaces  and  very  fight  gold  toning.  995 

1861  MS-62  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  satiny  sil¬ 
ver  lustre . 729 

1862-S  AU-58  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with 
deep  silver-gray  and  iridescent  toning . 339 

1870  MS-62  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 
with  deep  golden  brown  and  iridescent  toning 
over  reflective  satiny  lustre . 695 

1871-S  AU-55  (ANACS).  An  attractive  example 
with  lustrous  silver  surfaces . 265 

1871-S  AU-53  (NGC).  Deep  gold  and  steel  toning 
over  subdued  lustre.  A  pleasing  example.  ...  209 

Rare  1873-CC  Arrows  Half  Dollar 

1873-CC  Arrows.  EF-45  (PCGS).  Highly  desir¬ 
able  with  attractive  fight  gold  toning  over  pale  gray 
surfaces.  Considerable  lustre  remains .  2,195 

Desirable  1873-CC  Arrows  Half  Dollar 

1873- CC  Arrows.  EF-40  (NGC).  Natural  and 

pleasing  fight  gray  surfaces . . .  1,995 

1874  Arrows.  Proof-60  (ANACS).  Although  a 
few  fight  hairlines  are  present,  thus  defining  the 
grade,  this  is  an  exceptional  example  with  strong 
cameo  contrast  on  the  obverse . 895 

Pleasing  1874-CC  Half  Dollar 

1874- CC  EF-45.  An  attractive  and  desirable  ex¬ 
ample  with  fight  gray  surfaces  and  traces  oflustre. 


Very  lightly  cleaned .  2,795 

1876-S  AU-58  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  pale 

golden  brown  toning . 359 

1883  VG-10.  Natural  fight  gray  surfaces . 329 


Gem  Mint  State  1891  Half  Dollar 
1891  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  gem  ex¬ 
ample  with  full  lustre  and  considerable  eye  appeal. 
Sharply  struck  with  mostly  brilliant  surfaces  and 
lovely  peripheral  gold  toning .  3,750 

Barber  Half  Dollars 


Gem  Toned  Proof  1897  Half  Dollar 

1897  Proof-66  (PCGS).  This  is  an  outstanding 
gem  Proof  example  for  the  type  collector  or  the 
specialist.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  have  deeply 
mirrored  fields  with  lustrous  devices.  Consider¬ 
able  cameo  contrast  is  subdued  by  blue,  lilac,  and 
iridescent  tiding . 4,375 

Gem  1902  Barber  Half  Dollar 

1902  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  with  satiny 
surfaces  and  hint  of  very  fight  toning.  This  is  an 
extremely  attractive  example  for  date  or  type  col¬ 
lectors .  3,995 

1908  MS-61  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  attrac¬ 
tive  with  satiny  lustre  and  faint  champagne  ton¬ 
ing . 519 

Liberty  Walking  Half  Dollars 

1916-D  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lustrous  with  fight 
champagne  toning . 495 

1916-S  MS-65  (PCGS) .  4,950 

1916- S  G-4  (PCGS).  An  affordable  example.  ..  109 

1917- S  Reverse  Mintmark.  AU-55  (NGC).  An 

attractive  example  with  nearly  full  lustre  and 
pleasing  fight  gold  toning . 289 

1918  MS-62  (ANACS).  An  outstanding  example 
for  the  grade.  Fully  lustrous  with  fight  peripheral 
gold  toning . 795 

1918  MS-62  (NGC).  Exceptional  quality  with  fully 

brilliant  silver  lustre .  679 

1918- S  MS-60  (NGC).  Brilliant  and  lustrous  with 

wisps  of  heather  toning . 775 

1919  MS-64  (PCGS) . 3,895 

Mint  State  1919  Half  Dollar 

1919  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully  bril¬ 
liant  with  exceptional  aesthetic  appeal.  ...  3,195 


Important  1921-D  Half  Dollar 

1921-D  EF-40  (NGC).  Natural  fight  gray  surfaces. 
A  key-date  issue .  2,575 

Choice  1927-S  Half  Dollar 

1927-S  MS-63  (ANACS).  This  is  an  exceptional 
example  for  the  grade  with  satiny  white  lustre 
and  faint  splashes  of  iridescent  toning.  Very 
slightly  reflective  fields  from  heavy  die  polish¬ 
ing .  1,795 

1934-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  satiny  lus¬ 
tre .  235 

Gem  Mint  State  1934-S  Half  Dollar 
1934-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  extraordinary  gem 
example  with  brilliant,  frosty  lustre  and  lovely 
peripheral  toning.  When  I  (Mark  Borckardt)  first 
saw  this  coin,  I  knew  it  was  a  “keeper”  of  extraor¬ 
dinary  merit!  .  3,295 

Gem  1934-S  Half  Dollar 
1934-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  silvery 
white  lustre.  Very  sharply  struck  and  desirable  in 

everyway .  3,295 

1935  MS-66  (PCGS).  Pale  gold  toning  over  natu¬ 
rally  lustrous  surfaces .  545 

1935  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous. 

A  sharply  struck  example  with  frosty  sur¬ 
faces . 319 

1936  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous . 269 

1936-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  satiny 

lustre . 365 


Superb  Proof  1937  Half  Dollar 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1937  Proof-67  (PCGS).  This  is  an  absolutely 
amazing  gem  Proof  example  with  fully  mirrored 
fields  and  very  slight  lustre  on  the  devices.  Al¬ 
though  not  qualifying  for  the  “Cameo”  designa¬ 
tion,  this  example  certainly  comes  close.  Few  true 
cameo  Proof  examples  are  known  among  Liberty 
Walking  half  dollars.  As  of  March  2002,  PCGS 
has  only  certified  two  such  coins,  both  dated 
1938 .  4,375 

Gem  Proof  1937  Half  Dollar 
1937  Proof-65  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  gem 
Proof  with  deeply  mirrored,  brilliant  Proof  sur¬ 
faces .  1,595 

1937  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 
with  tinges  of  peripheral  gold  toning . 315 


Gem  Cameo  Proof  1938  Half  Dollar 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1938  Proof-66  Cameo  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant 
with  delightful  cameo  contrast  and  exceptional 
aesthetic  appeal.  Just  two  Liberty  Walking  half 
dollars  have  ever  received  the  cameo  designation, 
both  of  this  date,  with  the  other  graded  Proof-67 
Cameo.  For  the  collector  seeking  top  quality,  this 

is  an  important  opportunity .  10,950 

1938  Proof-66  (PCGS).  Deeply  reflective  with 

outstanding  aesthetic  appeal .  1 ,395 

1938  Proof-65  (PCGS).  This  is  an  outstanding 
gem  Proof  with  white  obverse  and  reverse  sur¬ 
faces.  Very  slight  cameo  contrast  is  noted,  prima¬ 
rily  on  the  obverse .  1,095 

1938  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  frosty 
silver  lustre . 499 

1938- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Nicely  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  and  lustrous  surfaces . 915 

1939- D  MS-65  (NGC).  This  is  a  wonderful  ex¬ 

ample  with  lustrous  fight  gray  surfaces  surrounded 
by  gold  and  iridescent  toning .  145 

1940  Proof-65  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful  Proof 
with  deeply  mirrored  fields  around  the  devices. 
Very  fight  cameo  contrast  adds  to  the  appeal  of  this 

gem .  819 

1940  Proof-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  brilliant 

Proof. . 395 

1940  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  .  239 
1940  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  faint 
champagne  toning .  129 

1940  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1941  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attractive.  119 

1941  MS-63.  Brilliant . 45 

1941-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Very  fight  gold  toning 

with  very  slightly  reflective  fields .  159 


Superb  Gem  Proof  1942  Half  Dollar 

1942  Proof-67  (PCGS).  This  is  a  stunning  Proof 
example  with  brilliant  white  mirrored  surfaces 
and  faint  toning.  Very  fight  , cameo  contrast  adds 
to  the  appeal  of  this  gem .  1 ,750 

1942  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  highly  lus¬ 
trous . 45 

1942-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example  with 
faint  traces  of  iridescent  toning . 259 

1942- SMS-65(PCGS).  Attractive  with  satiny  lus¬ 

tre  and  brilliant  surfaces.  Above  average  strike  for 
this  issue .  599 

1943  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply  struck 

with  exceptional  frosty  white  lustre . 239 

1943  MS-65  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  brilliant 
white  surfaces  and  sharp  design  elements.  ..  119 

1943  MS-65  (ANACS).  Brilliant .  109 

1943  MS-64.  Brilliant . 49 

1943  MS-63.  Brilliant  with  soft,  frosty  white  lus¬ 
tre . 44 

1943  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 44 

1943- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive . 329 

1943-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 259 

1943-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Very  slight  golden  toning 


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adds  to  the  positive  appeal  of  this  gem . 379 

1943-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 85 

1944  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous  with 

satiny  surfaces .  159 

1944  MS-64.  Brilliant  obverse  with  deeply  toned 
reverse . 59 


Set  Registry™  Quality 

1944-D  MS-67  (PCGS).  This  example  is  fully  bril¬ 
liant  with  lustrous  white  obverse  and  reverse. 
Tied  with  several  others  for  finest  certified  by 

PCGS .  895 

1944-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  a  trace 
of  light  toning . 265 

1944- D  MS-65  (NGC).  A  brilliant  gem .  139 

1945  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful  example 

with  fully  brilliant  lustre . 295 

1945  MS-65  (PCGS).  Mostly  brilliant  with  just  a 
wisp  of  light  toning .  129 

1945  MS-65  (PCGS) .  Fully  brilliant  with  extremely 

sharp  design  elements .  129 

1945- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with 

frosty  white  surfaces . 285 

1945-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  wonderful  gem  ex¬ 
ample  with  frosty  silver  lustre .  129 

1945-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  169 

1945- S  MS-64  (PCGS) . 59 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1946  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  an  absolutely  lovely 

example  with  satiny  white  lustre  and  subliminal 
toning . 765 

1946  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  219 

1946  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  satiny . 59 

1946- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 239 

1946-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 455 

1946-S  MS-66  (NGC).  A  brilliant  example  with 

attractive  peripheral  gold  toning . 455 

1946-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive .  139 


Set  Registry™  Quality 
1947  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  with  satiny 
white  lustre  and  traces  of  pale  gold  toning.  .  645 


1947  MS-65  (NGC).  Brilliant . 229 

1947  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 229 

1947  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  bril¬ 
liant  lustre . 65 

1947  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 52 

1947-D  MS-65.  Brilliant .  119 

1947-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  119 


Draped  Bust  Dollars 


Lovely  1798  Silver  Dollar 
Heraldic  Eagle  Reverse 
1798  Heraldic  Eagle.  Bowers  Borckardt-113. 
Rarity-2+.  EF-40  (PCGS).  Lovely  light  gray 
surfaces  with  splashes  of  go  Id  and  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing .  2,795 

Attractive  1798  Silver  Dollar 
Heraldic  Eagle  Reverse 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1798  Heraldic  Eagle.  10  Arrows.  BB-121.  Rar- 
ity-3.  VE-25  (PCGS).  A  delightful  example  with 
medium  gray  fields  and  lighter  devices.  ...  2,195 

Lustrous  1799/8  Silver  Dollar 
1799/8  BB-141,  B-3.  Rarity-2.  AU-50  (NGC). 
Deep  lilac  and  gray  toning  over  lustrous  surfaces. 
An  important  example  for  the  connoisseur.  Light 
adjustment  marks  are  visible  at  center  of  the  re¬ 
verse .  5,275 

Lovely  1801  Silver  Dollar 

1801  BB-212.  EF-45  (PCGS).  This  is  an  excep¬ 

tional  example  with  natural  golden  brown  sur¬ 
faces  and  splashes  of  deep  lilac  toning.  Hints  of 
lustre  are  visible  beneath  the  toning.  This  is  a  very 
scarce  date .  3,550 

Pleasing  1802  Silver  Dollar 

1802  Normal  Date.  BB-241.  EF-40  (ANACS). 

Very  light  gray  surfaces  with  green  and  iridescent 
peripheral  toning .  2,350 

Liberty  Seated  Dollars 


Franklin  Half  Dollars 

1948  MS-65  FBL .  195 

1948  MS-64  FBL . 59 

1949-S  MS-65  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous . 650 

1950  Proof-63  Cameo.  (PCGS).  This  is  an  excep¬ 

tional  Proof  example  with  deeply  mirrored  fields 
and  lustrous  devices.  Full  cameo  contrast  with 
brilliant  Proof  surfaces.  An  important  opportunity 
for  the  enthusiast . 950 

1951  MS-64  FBL . 89 

1951  Proof-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  ex¬ 
ample . 419 

1951-S  MS-65  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  a  crescent  of 
toning  on  the  obverse.  . . 95 

1953  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  165 

1953- S  MS-65 . 69 

1954  Proof-67  Cameo  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 

lovely  cameo  contrast .  495 

1954  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality 

with  fully  brilliant  lustre . 39 

1954- D  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive . 39 

1954-S  MS-65  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply 

struck . 415 

1954-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 49 

1954-S  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 75 

1955  MS-65  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 329 

1955  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 47 

1957  Proof-68  (PCGS).  Fully  frosted  devices,  par¬ 
ticularly  on  the  obverse . 285 

1957  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 45 

1958- D  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 

frosty  lustre . 45 

1959  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  sharp 

design  elements . 59 

1959- D  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive  example . 59 

1960  MS-65  FBL.  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 225 

1960- D  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Extremely  attractive 

and  sharply  struck  with  brilliant  lustre . 79 

1962- D  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 

1963  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 39 

1963- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 49 

1963-D  MS-65  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 219 

1963-D  MS-64  FBL  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 29 

1963- D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  19 

Kennedy  Half  Dollars 

1964  Proof-69  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1964  Proofr68  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS).  Brilliant. .  450 
1964  Proof-68  Cameo  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive  with  light  cameo  contrast . 79 

1964  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1964  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 29 

1964- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 29 

1974-D  Doubled  Die  obverse.  MS-64  (PCGS). 

Lustrous .  145 


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Mint  State  1840  Silver  Dollar 

1840  MS-62  (NGC).  Deeply  iridescent  toning  over 
satiny  lustre.  An  important  example  for  the  Lib¬ 
erty  Seated  dollar  aficionado .  8,250 

1842  AU-55  (PCGS).  Attractive  ivory  surfaces 

with  iridescent  toning.  Considerable  lustre  is 
visible . - . 769 

1843  AU-50  (PCGS).  Light  champagne  toning 

over  lustrous  surfaces .  695 

1845  AU-50  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  example  with 

light  silver  lustre  and  wisps  of  peripheral  toning. 
A  key-date  issue . 995 

1846  AU-58  (NGC).  Nearly  complete  lustre  with 

pale  gold  toning .  1,195 

1846  AU-55  (PCGS).  Light  ivory  with  nearly  com¬ 

plete  lustre.  Just  a  few  scattered  surface  marks  are 
present .  775 

1847  AU-50  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  lustrous 

light  silver  surfaces . 799 

Important  1850  Seated  Dollar 

1850  AU-53  (PCGS).  Pale  silver  surfaces  with  faint 
lilac  and  blue  toning.  Nearly  full  lustre  is  visible 
beneath  the  toning . 2,850 

1860-0  AU-55  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  example  with 
lustrous  surfaces  and  faint  champagne  toning. 
Very  sharply  struck . 795 

Lustrous  1865  Silver  Dollar 

1865  AU-50  (PCGS).  An  important  opportunity 

for  the  collector  to  acquire  this  scarce  Civil  War 
era  issue.  With  hoarding  of  gold  and  silver  coins 
at  the  time,  these  issues  are  quite  elusive  today. 
This  example  has  exceptional  detail  with  nearly 
complete  lustre .  1,475 

Scarce  1866  Seated  Dollar 

1866  AU-53  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  example  with 

very  light  gold  toning .  1 ,275 

Choice  Proof  1868  Dollar 

1868  Proof-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  Proof 
example  with  deep  gold  and  iridescent  toning 
over  reflective  mirrored  fields.  A  splendid  speci¬ 
men  for  the  advanced  collector .  6,175 

1870  AU-53  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  surfaces  with 

virtually  complete  lustre.  An  attractive  example 
for  your  date  or  type  collection . 775 

1871  AU-55  (NGC).  Very  light  silvery  gray  with 

nearly  complete  lustre . 795 

1872  AU-58  (NGC).  A  lustrous  example  with  light 

gold  toning.  Very  sharply  struck .  869 

Morgan  Dollars 


1878  Strong  Doubled 
Tailfeathers  Morgan  $1 
(formerly  called  1878  8  over  7  TF) 

1878  Strong  Doubled  Tailfeathers.  MS-63  (PCGS). 

A  frosty  example  with  brilliant  white  lustre.  ..  215 
1878  Strong  Doubled  Tailfeathers.  MS-63  (NGC). 
Brilliant  with  satiny  lustre . 215 


1878  Strong  Doubled  Tailfeathers.  MS-62.  Fully 
brilliant .  169 

1878  Seven  Tailfeathers  Morgan  $1 

Reverse  of  1879 

1878  Seven  Tailfeathers,  Reverse  of  1879.  MS-63 
(PCGS) .  135 

1878  7  Tailfeathers.  Reverse  of  1879.  MS-64 
(PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  example  with  fully 
brilliant  surfaces.  The  fields  are  satiny  with  frosty 
devices  resulting  in  light  cameo  contrast.  ...  359 

1878-S  Morgan  $1 

1878-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
brilliant  lustre .  225 

1878- S  MS-65  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  light 

prooflike  characteristics . 239 

1879  Morgan  $1 

1879  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  135 

1879- 0  Morgan  $1 

1879-0  MS-60  (PCI).  A  lovely  example .  109 

1879-S  Morgan  $1 

1879-S  Reverse  of  1878.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Lus¬ 
trous  with  light  toning.  Nice  strike.  Very  scarce 


variety! .  1,395 

1879-S  Reverse  of  1879.  MS-67  (PCGS).  Bril¬ 
liant  with  frosty  white  lustre . 775 

1879-S  Reverse  of  1879.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly 

lustrous  with  light  cameo  contrast . 235 

1879-S  Reverse  of  1879.  MS-66  (NGC).  Slightly 

prooflike  with  exceptional  silver  lustre . 215 

1879-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1880  Morgan  $1 

1880  MS-63  (PCI).  Brilliant . 59 


Varieties  1880-CC  Morgan  $1 

Brilliant  Gem  1880-CC  $1 

1880-CC  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  gem 
with  frosty  white  lustre.  This  example  is  sharply 
struck.  Highly  attractive  and  sure  to  please  the 

connoisseur .  2,895 

1 880-CC  Third  Reverse.  8  over  Low  7.  MS-62  PL 
(PCI).  Very  light  peripheral  gold  toning.  ...  309 

1880-0  Morgan  $1 

1880-0  MS-62  (PCGS).  Lustrous  and  sharply 
struck  with  desirable  gold  and  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing .  159 

1880-S  Morgan  $1 

1880-S  MS-67  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  light  cameo 

contrast .  695 

1880-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  highly  attractive  ex¬ 
ample  with  satiny  white  lustre .  219 

1880-S  MS-66  (NGC).  Prooflike  obverse  with 
satiny  reverse  and  attractive  peripheral  irides¬ 
cence .  199 

1880- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 98 

1881  Morgan  $1 

Choice  Proof  1881  Morgan  $1 
1881  Proof-63  (PCGS).  This  is  a  highly  attractive 
Proof  with  light  gold  and  iridescent  toning.  The 
fields  are  deeply  reflective  with  light  cameo  contrast. 
An  important  opportunity  for  the  Morgan  dollar 
enthusiast,  or  for  the  type  collector . 1 ,875 

1881  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with  frosty 

white  lustre .  849 

1881- CC  Morgan  $1 

1881-CC  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply 
struck  with  frosty  white  lustre . 645 

1881-0  Morgan  $1 

Gem  Mint  State  1881-0  $1 

1881-0  MS-65  (NGC).  A  brilliant  and  sharply  struck 
example,  quite  elusive  in  gem  quality . 1,750 

1881-S  Morgan  $1 

1881-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  a 
whisper  of  champagne  toning  and  a  trace  of  lilac 

along  the  reverse  border . 219 

1881-S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant . 219 

1881-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  highly  lus¬ 
trous . 98 

1881- S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  appealing  lus¬ 
tre . 39 

1882  Morgan  $1 

1882  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  frosty  lustre 
and  attractive  peripheral  gold  toning .  549 

1882- CC  Morgan  $1 

1882-CC  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  superb  gem  with  bril¬ 
liant  and  frosty  white  lustre .  1,325 

1882-CC  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant.  ..419 

1882-0  Morgan  $1 

1882-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  sensational  example 
with  “rainbow”  toning  on  the  obverse.  The  re¬ 
verse  is  brilliant . 950 

1882-S  Morgan  $1 

1882-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant.  A  desirable  ex¬ 
ample  for  your  type  collection . 99 


1883  Morgan  $1 

1883  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example  with 
frosty  lustre .  159 

1883-CC  Morean  $1 

Breathtaking  1883-CC  $1 
1883-CC  MS-66  DMPL  (PCGS).  A  breathtaking 
example  with  deeply  mirrored  fields  and  satiny 
devices.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  have  attractive 
peripheral  toning.  PCGS  has  only  certified  two 

finer  DMPL  examples  of  this  issue . 3,450 

1883-CC  MS-65  DMPL  (PCGS).  This  is  an  ex¬ 
ceptional  example  from  the  popular  Carson  City 
mint.  Fully  brilliant  with  desirable  contrast.  665 

1883-CC  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  from 
this  western  Mint.  Fully  brilliant  with  consider¬ 


able  eye  appeal . 325 

1883-0  Morgan  $1 

1883-0  MS-66  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with 
brilliant  lustre . 359 

1883-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  109 

1883-0  MS-64  DMPL  (PCGS).  An  attractive 
cameo  example . 169 

1883-0  MS-64  PL  (NGC).  A  pleasing  prooflike 
example . 89 

1883-S  Morgan  $1 

1883-S  AU-58  (NGC) . 345 


1883-S  AU-53  (NGC).  Natural  gray  surfaces.  195 

1883-S  AU-53  (ANACS).  Light  silvery  gray.  195 

1883-S  AU-50  (NGC).  Natural  gray  surfaces.  175 

1883- S  AU-50  (ANACS).  Lustrous  surfaces.  175 

1884  Morgan  $1 

1884  MS-63  (PCGS) . 42 

1884- CC  Morgan  $1 

1884-CC  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous . 765 

1884-CC  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  and  at¬ 
tractive  example  with  frosty  white  lustre.  ...  309 

1884-CC  MS-64 .  139 

1884-0  Morgan  $1 

1884-0  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  very  slightly 

prooflike . 285 

1884-0  MS-65  DMPL  (PCGS).  A  superb  ex¬ 
ample  with  deeply  mirrored  fields . 735 

1884-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1884-0  MS-65  (NGC) . 99 

1884-0  MS-64  DMPL  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 

with  deeply  mirrored  fields .  129 

1884-0  MS-64  (PCGS) . 45 

1884-0  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  brilliant  ex¬ 
ample . 39 

1884-S  Morean  SI 

1884-S  AU-53  (ANACS).  Light  silver  surfaces  with 
considerable  brilliant  lustre . 325 


1885  Morgan  $1 

1885  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  lovely  gem  has  very  light 
ivory  lustre  and  a  crescent  of  bright  gold  toning 


at  left  obverse . 299 

1885  MS-66  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  a  sliver  of 

iridescent  toning  on  the  reverse . 299 

1885  MS-65  DMPL  (PCGS).  An  impressive  gem 

with  outstanding  cameo  contrast . 629 

1885  MS-65  (PCGS) .  109 

1885  MS-65  (NGC) .  109 

1885  MS-64  (PCGS) . 49 

1885-CC  Morgan  $1 

1885-CC  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  ex¬ 
ample . 795 

1885-CC  MS-64.  Brilliant . 415 

1885-CC  MS-64  (PCGS) . 415 


1885-0  Morgan  $1 

1885-0  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  beauti¬ 
ful . 365 

1885-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  white  lustre . 98 

1885-0  MS-64  (PCGS) . 45 

1885-0  MS-63  DMPL  (PCGS).  Brilliant  silver 
surfaces .  89 


1885-S  Morgan  $1 

1885-S  MS-63  (NGC).  A  fully  brilliant  ex¬ 
ample . 219 

1886  Morgan  $1 

1886  MS-66  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  frosty  lus¬ 
tre . 239 

1886  MS-65  (PCGS) . 98 

1886  MS-65  (NGC) . 98 

1886  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  obverse  with  light 

gold  reverse . 49 

1886  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example  with 
frosty  lustre . 45 


1887  Morgan  $1 

1887  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  delightful  gem  with  bril¬ 


liant  lustre . 98 

1887  MS-64  PL  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  lustre  and  cameo  contrast . 96 

1887  MS-64  (PCGS) . 45 


1888  Morgan  $1 

1888  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  dollar  with  satiny 


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silver  lustre  and  extremely  light  peripheral  gold 


toning . 735 

1888  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with  a  cres¬ 
cent  of  iridescent  toning  on  the  obverse . 215 

1888  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 215 

1888-S  Morgan  $1 

1888-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  and 
nearly  prooflike . 315 

1889  Morgan  $1 

1889  MS-65  (NGC).  Highly  lustrous  with  faint 
peripheral  toning . 319 

1889  MS-63  (PCGS) . 42 

1890  Morgan  $1 

1890  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  119 

1890-S  Morgan  $1 

1890- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  189 

1891  Morgan  $1 

Choice  Cameo  Proof  1891  $1 

1891  Proof-64  Cameo  (PCGS) . 3,525 

1891  MS-64  (ICG).  A  lovely  example  with  brilliant 
silver  lustre .  550 

1891  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  550 

1891  MS-63  (PCGS) .  145 

1891- CC  Morgan  $1 

1891-CC  MS-64  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality 
with  brilliant  lustre .  685 


1892-CC  Morgan  $1 

Gem  Prooflike  1892-CC  Morgan  $1 

1892-CC  MS-65  PL  (NGC).  This  is  a  stunning 
gem  quality  example  with  brilliant  mirrored  fields 
and  highly  lustrous  devices.  A  coin  for  the  connois¬ 
seur  with  exceptional  aesthetic  appeal . 7,250 

1892-S  Morgan  $1 

Lovely  AU  1892-S  Morgan  $1 

1892-S  AU-50  (NGC).  This  is  a  lovely  example 
with  brilliant  silver  surfaces  and  exceptional  lus¬ 
tre.  In  higher  grades,  this  issue  ranks  among  the 
key  dates  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series .  1,695 

1892- S  EF-45  (PCGS).  Faint  champagne  toning 

over  lustrous  light  gray  surfaces . 795 

1893- CC  Morean  $1 

1893-CC  VF-30  (ANACS).  Attractive  light  gray 
with  hints  of  gold .  399 

1893-0  Morgan  $1 

Mint  State  1893-0  Morgan  $1 

1893-0  MS-61  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  a  few  scat¬ 
tered  marks .  2,475 

Another  Mint  State  1893-0  $1 

1893-0  MS-61  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  satiny  lus¬ 
tre.  Very  slightly  reflective  fields . 2,450 


1893-S  Morean  $1 

Desirable  1893-S  Morgan  $1 

1893- S  EF-45  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional  ex¬ 

ample  for  the  grade  with  very  light  gray  surfaces 
and  hints  of  pale  gold  toning  along  the  borders. 
Remnants  of  lustre  are  noted  on  the  obverse  and 
especially  visible  on  the  reverse .  6,750 

1894  Morgan  $1 

1894  VF-35  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with  pleas¬ 
ing  fight  gray  surfaces . 529 

1894- 0  Morgan  $1 

1894- 0  AU-55  (PCGS).  Natural  fight  gray  with 

nearly  complete  lustre . 295 

1895- 0  Morgan  $1 

1895-0  AU-53  (NGC).  Nearly  foil  lustre  with 

fight  silver  surfaces . 975 

1895-0  AU-53  (ANACS).  Virtually  complete  sil¬ 
ver  lustre . 975 

1895-0  AU-50  (PCGS).  An  attractive  fight  gray 

example .  995 

1895-0  EF-45  (ANACS).  Pleasing  light  gray  sur¬ 
faces . 369 

1895-S  Morgan  $1 

Exceptional  Choice  1895-S  $1 
1895-S  MS-64  (NGC).  An  exceptional  Mint  State 
example  with  folly  brilliant  and  frosty  white  lus¬ 
tre.  This  is  the  only  “affordable”  dollar  of  this  date 
in  choice  or  gem  condition .  5,650 

1895- S  VG-8.  Natural  light  gray .  189 

1896  Morgan  $1 

1896  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  silver  example  with 

a  crescent  of  attractive  light  gold  toning . 725 

1896  MS-64  (NGC) . 55 

1896- 0  Morgan  $1 

Wonderful  1896-0  Morgan  $1 

1896-0  MS-63  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful  ex¬ 
ample,  sharply  struck  and  with  brilliant,  frosty  sil¬ 
ver  lustre.  Quality  such  as  this  is  seldom  available. 
An  important  opportunity  for  the  advanced  col¬ 
lector .  7,150 

1896-0  AU-58  (PCGS).  An  important  opportu¬ 
nity  to  acquire  this  scarce  date.  Fully  brilliant  with 

faint  amber  toning . 495 

1896-0  AU-50  (PCGS).  Light  gray  with  hints  of 
gold  toning.  Considerable  underlying  lustre  is 
present .  199 

1896-S  Morgan  $1 

Choice  Mint  State  1896-S  $1 
1896-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  satiny  with 


a  wisp  of  champagne  toning .  2,950 

1897-0  Morgan  SI 

Choice  1897-0  Morgan  $1 
1897-0  MS-63  (PCGS) .  4,850 


This  &  That 

INTERESTING  ITEM:  Andy  Lustig  wrote  the  other  day  to  say  he  was  hot  on  the  trail 
of  a  Gold  Coin.  Not  a  Gold  Coin  coin,  mind  you,  but  something  called  a  Gold  Coin  stove, 
an  ornate  household  heating  device  made  of  cast  iron  in  the  19th  century  and  with  GOLD 
COIN  lettered  prominently  across  the  front.  We  wished  him  luck. 


LINCOLN  PENNY  NEWS:  ReaderTom  Howard  sent  an  article  from  the  Washington 
Post,  June  29,  2002:  “Lincoln  Bells  Resonate  with  History,”  by  Bill  Broadway.  The 
journalist  told  of  chimes  in  the  tower  of  the  New  York  Avenue  Presbyterian  Church, 
Washington,  that  were  given  by  the  widow  ofRobertTodd  Lincoln,  in  1929,  RobertTodd 
Lincoln  being  the  only  child  of  Abraham  that  lived  to  adulthood.  We  didn’t  know  that 
Robert  Lincoln  was  the  only  person  in  history  to  witness  the  shooting  or  be  at  the  side 
of  three  assassinated  presidents:  “Lincoln  was  at  the  White  House  when  John  Wilkes 
Booth  shot  Abraham  Lincoln  in  1865  and  was  at  his  father’s  side  when  he  died.  In  1881, 
as  secretary  of  war  under  James  A.  Garfield,  Lincoln  was  on  the  railroad  platform  in 
Washington  when  his  boss  was  shot;  in  1 901 ,  Lincoln  had  just  entered  the  Pan-American 
Exposition  in  Buffalo,  N.Y.,  when  he  saw  William  McKinley  gunned  down.”  On  his  own 
Robert  Todd  Lincoln  was  president  of  the  Pullman  Palace  Car  Railroad  Co.,  in  Chicago, 
and  “made  millions.”  Numismatically,  this  concluded  the  article,  which  was  mainly  about 
Keith  Clark,  who  maintains  the  clock:  “To  ensure  proper  timing,  he  synchronizes  the 
movement  of  the  pendulum  by  adding  or  taking  away  little  weights:  Lincoln  pennies.  This 
week,  there  were  eight.  One  was  dated  1926,  when  Robert  Lincoln  died,  and  one  1929, 
when  the  tower  and  bells  were  dedicated.” 

&&& 

G.B.WRITES:  “Just  a  few  lines  to  relay  my  impressions  of  your  fantastic  book  about 
the  Gold  Rush.  I  am  just  over  200  pages  into  the  book  and  am  enjoying  it  thoroughly.  If 
I  have  any  interest  greater  than  coins  it  is  the  study  of  history.  I  am  learning  a  great  deal 
of  information  about  California  and  the  early  West.  One  particular  item  of  personal 
interest  was  your  reference  to  Alexander  Selkirk.  My  grandmother  was  from  Scotland  and 
was  always  proud  of  the  fact  that  he  was  our  ancestor.  I  like  to  inform  people  of  the  real 
story  behind  ‘Robinson  Crusoe’  and  the  inspiration  for  that  idea.  I  am  making  progress 
in  reading  the  book  and  try  to  take  a  few  minutes  out  of  my  schedule  every  day  to  read 
a  few  pages.  I  much  prefer  your  use  of  footnotes  instead  of  endnotes.  The  information  is 
much  more  accessible  this  way  and  easier  to  reference  without  losing  one’s  place  or  train 
of  thought.  I  am  a  fairly  new  customer  of  your  company,  having  made  a  couple  purchases 
besides  this  book,  but  I  intend  to  buy  more  with  an  emphasis  on  gold.” 


Another  Highly  Attractive  1897-0  $1 

1897-0  MS-62  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with 
sharp  design  features  and  brilliant,  frosty  lustre. 
An  important  opportunity  for  the  specialist.  Not 
rare  as  a  date,  however,  quite  elusive  in  Mint  State 
grades .  1,650 

1897-0  AU-58  (NGC).  Medium  gray  surfaces 
with  lustrous  golden  brown  toning . 495 

1897-S  Morgan  $1 

1897-S  MS-65  PL  (PCGS).  An  outstanding,  folly 
brilliant  example .  695 

1898  Morgan  $1 


Prooflike  Gem  1898  $1 
1898  MS-65  DMPL  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck 
cameo  gem  that,  at  first  glance,  appears  to  be  a 

Proof. .  1,850 

1898  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  excep¬ 
tional  eye  appeal . 219 

1898-0  Morgan  $1 

1898-0  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  gem  quality  example 

with  brilliant  lustre .  319 

1898-0  MS-66  (PCGS).  Deeply  toned  obverse 

with  mosdy  brilliant  reverse . 319 

1898-0  MS-66  (NGC).  A  highly  lustrous  ex¬ 
ample . 219 

1898-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  exceptional 

eye  appeal .  119 

1898-0  MS-65  (NGC) .  119 

1898-0  MS-64  PL  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  109 

1898-0  MS-64  (PCGS) . 49 


1899-0  Morgan  $1 

1899-0  MS-66  (NGC).  A  fully  brilliant  gem  ex¬ 


ample .  385 

1899-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  .  119 

1899-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Lustrous  with  gold  toned 

reverse .  119 

1899-0  MS-65  (NGC) .  119 

1899-0  MS-64  (PCGS) . 45 


1900-0  Morgan  SI 

1900-0  MS-65  (PCGS) .  139 

1900-0  MS-65  (NGC) . 139 

1900-0  MS-64  (PCGS) . 45 


1904-0  MS-64  (PCGS).  Lustrous  with  subliminal 


toning .  49 

1904-0  MS-64  (PCGS) . 45 


1904-S  Morgan  $1 

1904-S  EF-45  (NGC).  Lustrous  fight  gray.  ...  369 
1 904-S  EF-40.  Pleasing  medium  gray  surfaces.  1 95 

1921-S  Morgan  $1 

Gem  1921-S  Morgan  Dollar 

1921-S  MS-65  (NGC).  This  is  a  highly  attractive 
gem  with  satiny  white  lustre .  1,750 

Peace  Dollars 


1921  Peace  SI  High  Relief 

1921  High  Relief.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Exceptional 
quality  with  satiny  lustre . 579 

1921  High  Relief.  MS-64  (NGC).  Brilliant.  579 

1921  High  Relief.  AU-58  (PCGS).  Light  cham¬ 
pagne  toning .  195 

1922-D  Peace  $1 

1922- D  MS-65  (NGC).  An  outstanding  gem  with 

satiny  white  lustre . 379 

1923  Peace  $1 

1923  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 665 

1923  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  105 

1923- D  Peace  SI 

1923-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  with  frosty 
lustre  and  faint  traces  of  gold  toning .  1,050 

1923-D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  sharply 
struck  with  satiny,  slightly  prooflike  surfaces.  235 

1925  Peace  $1 

1925  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example 

with  satiny  white  lustre .  105 

1925-S  Peace  $1 

1925-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  lustre.  529 

1926  Peace  $1 

1926  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  faint  ton¬ 
ing.  In  an  old  style  PCGS  holder . 345 


1901  Morgan  $1 

Lovely  Mint  State  1901  $1 
1901  MS-61  (PCGS).  This  is  a  lovely  example 
with  brilliant  ivory  lustre  and  very  light  gold  ton¬ 
ing . 2,595 

1901  AU-58  (NGC).  Highly  lustrous  with  brilliant 

surfaces .  1,395 

1901  AU-55  (PCGS).  An  attractive  example  with 

considerable  lustre  and  satiny  surfaces . 789 

1901  AU-55  (NGC).  Lustrous  surfaces  with  fight 
gold  toning . 789 

1901  AU-53  (PCGS).  Very  light  silver  gray  with 

considerable  lustre . 49 

1901-0  Morgan  SI 

1901- 0  MS-65  (PCGS) .  179 

1902  Morgan  $1 

1902  MS-65  (PCGS).  Light  gold  toning  over  bril¬ 
liant  lustre .  475 

1902  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  155 

1902- 0  Morgan  $1 

1902-0  MS-66  (NGC).  A  fully  brilliant  gem  with 

exceptional  aesthetic  appeal . 795 

1902-0  MS-65  (NGC) .  159 

1902-0  MS-65  (NGC).  A  fully  brilliant  gem  with 

prooflike  obverse  and  satiny  reverse .  159 

1902-0  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 49 

1902-S  Morgan  $1 

1902- S  EF-40  (PCI).  Natural  fight  gray  with  hints 

of  gold  tonjpg .  119 

1903  Morgan  $1 

1903  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with  satiny 

lustre .  675 

1903  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  ivory 
lustre  and  peripheral  iridescent  toning  on  both 
obverse  and  reverse . 219 

1903- 0  Morgan  $1 

1903-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  515 

1903-0  MS-65  (NGC).  A  lovely  gem  with  bril¬ 
liant  white  lustre . 515 

1903-0  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  attrac¬ 
tive . 395 

1903-S  Morgan  $1 

Exceptional  1903-S  $1 
1903-S  MS-62  (NGC).  This  is  an  exceptional  ex¬ 
ample  for  the  grade  with  folly  brilliant  silver  lus¬ 
tre.  Although  a  scattering  of  surface  marks  are 
expected,  this  has  the  first  glance  appearance  of  a 
choice  Mint  State  coin.  An  elusive  issue  in  all 
grades .  4,195 

1903- S  AU-50  (ANACS).  Lustrous  light  gray  with 

faint  gold  toning .  1,075 

1904- 0  Morgan  $1 

1904-0  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous .  105 


1926-D  Peace  $1 

1926-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  satiny.  619 

1926- D  MS-65  (NGC).  A  lovely  gem  example 

with  folly  brilliant,  satiny  lustre .  619 

1927  Peace  $1 

1927  MS-64  (PCGS) . 245 

1927  MS-61  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 99 

1927- S  Peace  $1 

1927- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous  with 

attractive  wisps  of  heather  toning . 675 

1928  Peace  $1 

1928  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  satiny 
lustre . 359 

1928- S  Peace  $1 

1928-S  MS-64  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  excep¬ 
tional  aesthetic  appeal . 950 

1934  Peace  $1 

1934  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  with  brilliant 
lustre  and  splashes  of  very  fight  gold  toning.  895 

1934  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  .  259 

1934  MS-64  (NGC).  Attractive  with  satiny  white 
lustre . 259 

1934-D  Peace  $1 

1934-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Attractive  light  golden 
toning . 245 

1934-S  Peace  SI 

Key  Date  1934-S  Peace  $1 

1934-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  key  date  issue  with 
pleasing  white  lustre  and  few  minor  imperfec¬ 
tions,  consistent  with  the  grade.  Everyone  loves 
the  1934-S,  and  it  is  all  we  can  do  to  keep  them 
in  stock .  2,650 

Another  Mint  State  1934-S  $1 

1934- S  MS-62  (PCGS).  Just  a  wisp  of  golden  ton¬ 

ing  over  lustrous  surfaces.  Far  fewer  marks  than 
what  would  be  expected  for  the  grade .  1,875 

1935- S  Peace  $1 

1935-S  MS-65  (NGC).  A  wonderful  gem  example 
with  satiny  silver  lustre  and  wisps  of  very  light  gold 
toning .  1,175 

1935-S  MS-63  (NGC).  Brilliant  and  lustrous.  .  309 


MODERN  DOLLARS 


Eisenhower  Dollars 


1971-D  MS-66  (PCGS) .  159 

1971- D  MS-65  (PCGS) . 55 

1972- D  MS-65  (PCGS) .  135 

1971- S  Silver.  MS-66  (PCGS) . 59 

1972- S  MS-66  (PCGS) . 42 

1972- S  Silver.  MS-67  (PCGS) . 65 

1973- D  MS-65  (PCGS) .  125 


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1973-S  MS-67  (PCGS) . 79 

1973- S  Silver.  MS-66  (PCGS) . 45 

1974- D  MS-65  (PCGS) . 69 

1974-D  MS-66  (PCGS) . 239 

1974-S  MS68  (DPCGS) . 250 

1974-S  MS-67  (PCGS) . 79 

1974-S  MS-66  (PCGS) . 42 

1977  MS-65  (PCGS) . 95 

1978  MS-65  (PCGS).  . .  149 

1978- D  MS-65  (PCGS) .  189 

Anthony  Dollars 

1979- S  SBA.  Type  II.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) .  195 

1981-S  SBA.  Type  II.  Proof-67  Deep  Cameo 
(PCGS) .  199 


TRADE  DOLLARS 


1875-S/CC  MS-60  (NGC).  An  important  oppor¬ 
tunity  for  the  specialist  to  acquire  this  unusual  and 
popular  variety.  Brilliant  with  satiny  lustre  and 
very  faint  traces  of  toning.  Outstanding  quality  for 

the  grade .  2,995 

1877-S  “Box  trade  dollar”  with  two  photos. 
VF-35.  Lovely  nostalgic  numismatic  souvenir. 
679 


Lustrous  1878-S  Trade  Dollar 
1878-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  highly 
lustrous  with  attractive  light  gold  and  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing.  This  is  the  final  year  ofissue  for  circulation  strike 
trade  dollars,  with  the  remaining  issues  through 
1885  only  produced  in  Proof  format.  Of  course, 
Morgan  dollars  were  first  issued  this  same  year,  fill¬ 
ing  the  need  for  large  quantities  of  silver  dollar  coins 


required  by  the  Bland-Allison  Act . 2,995 

1878-S  MS-62  (PCGS) . 739 


COMMEMORATIVE 
SILVER  COINS 


Isabella  Quarters 

1893  Isabella  quarter.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant 
with  a  trace  of  toning  and  slightly  reflective  sur¬ 
faces .  809 

1893  Isabella  quarter.  MS-62  (NGC).  Brilliant 
and  sharply  struck  with  satiny  lustre  and  consid¬ 
erable  aesthetic  appeal . 765 

1893  Isabella  quarter.  MS-61  (PCGS).  A  lovely 

example  with  brilliant  silver  lustre . 719 

1893  Isabella  quarter.  AU-58  (PCGS) . 569 

Lafayette  Dollars 

Choice  1900  Lafayette  Dollar 
1900  Lafayette  dollar.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant 
and  highly  lustrous  with  a  wisp  oflight  gold  ton¬ 
ing .  1,550 

1900  Lafayette  dollar.  AU-55  (NGC).  Lustrous 
light  gray  with  iridescent  gold  toning . 495 

Alabama  Half  Dollars 


Gem  1921  Alabama  Half  Dollar 
1921  Alabama.  Plain.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  beau¬ 
tiful  example  with  fully  brilhant  silver  lustre.  This 
is  an  elusive  issue  in  gem  quality .  2,795 

1921  Alabama.  Plain.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant 
with  light  gold  toning.  One  of  the  key  issues  in 
the  series.  Cheaper  today  than  it  was  during  the 
market  high  of  1989!  Might  this  situation  trans¬ 
late  to  your  advantage  if  you  need  one  for  your 

collection? .  850 

1921  Alabama.  Plain.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply 
struck  with  pleasing  gold  toning  over  satiny  lus¬ 
tre .  509 

1921  Alabama.  Plain.  MS-62  (NGC).  Exceptional 
quality  for  the  grade  with  natural  light  gray  lustre 

and  iridescent  toning . 359 

1921  Alabama.  Plain.  AU-58  (PCGS).  Gold  and 
gray  toning  over  pleasing  free  surfaces . 239 


Superb  Gem  1921  Alabama  500 
1921  Alabama.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  most  impres¬ 
sive  example  with  brilliant,  satiny  lustre  and  very 

faint  champagne  toning .  6,095 

1921  Alabama.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  ex¬ 
ample  with  satiny  white  lustre  and  very  faint 

champagne  toning .  1 ,050 

1921  Alabama.  MS-64  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant 
with  minor  abrasions,  consistent  with  the 


Some  words  from  our  intern — Kieran  O’Connor 

As  the  final  week  of  my  internship  at  Bowers  and  Merena  comes  to  a  close,  I  cannot  believe 
how  fast  the  past  month  has  flown.  When  I  left  my  home,  my  family,  and  my  dog  Bailey,  a  Great 
Pyrenees,  in  Colorado  Springs,  to  be  honest  I  was  very  nervous  coming  to  such  a  well  known 
and  worldly  company.  I  had  briefly  introduced  myself  to  Mr.  Bowers  at  an  ANA  Summer 
Seminar  Bull  Session  more  than  four  years  ago,  but  most  of  what  I  knew  of  him  came  solely 
from  his  voluminous  texts  I  often  ran  into  at  the  ANA  library.  Still  relatively  young  in  my 
numismatic  career,  I  thought  to  myself  how  could  I  possibly  hold  my  own  at  Bowers  and 
Merena?  As  I  quickly  learned,  however,  everyone  here  has  done  more  than  I  could  have  ever 
imagined  to  make  me  feel  welcome  and  at  home. 

From  the  moment  I  stepped  foot  in  cozy  Wolfeboro,  New  Hampshire,  Gordon  and  Betty 
Wrubel  had  already  prepared  a  delectable  feast,  where  I  had  the  chance  to  meet  many  of  the 
people  I  would  be  working  with  during  my  stay.  The  food  was  enough  to  satisfy  royalty,  and 
already,  my  nerves  had  been  eased.  Soon  after,  I  discovered  that  my  residence  for  the  next 
week  would  be  Little  Barn  door  Island,  the  Bowers’  “summer  cottage.”  Only  hours  after  after 
stepping  off  my  plane,  I  had  miraculously  been  transported  to  nature’s  paradise. 

Although  taking  a  motor  boat  to  work  every  morning  with  Dave’s  son  Andrew  almost 
blew  the  hair  off  my  head,  I  would  gladly  make  that  sacrifice  again  for  another  week  at  Little 
Barn  door.  During  the  day,  I  had  the  opportunity  to  work  with  a  large  collection  of  California 
fractional  gold.  As  if  that  task  was  not  fulfilling  enough,  Andrew  treated  me  like  a  guest  at  a 
five  star  resort,  taking  me  jet  skiing,  to  Weirs  Beach  for  fresh  shrimp,  and  to  his  island  beach 
for  a  refreshing  swim  in  the  crisp  waters  of  Lake  Winnipesaukee. 

During  the  following  week,  I  boarded  at  Chez  Roberts,  home  of  Brett  and  Pam  Roberts 
and  their  two  lovable  dogs  Max,  the  mellow  Yellow  Lab,  and  Bodie,  the  fiery  Louisiana 
Catahoula.  I  felt  as  if  I  were  in  abed  and  breakfast,  eating  grilled  chicken  and  steaks,  playingfetch 
with  “the  boys,”  and  relaxing  with  two  wonderful  people.  At  the  office,  my  work  changed  a 
little  as  I  began  writing  catalogue  descriptions.  My  nerves  were  still  a  little  shaky,  but  once  Dave 
had  given  me  an  “A”  and  a  smiley  face  on  my  first  draft,  I  felt  completely  at  ease.  Not  only  did 
cataloguing  help  me  examine  coins  in  a  different  and  more  precise  way,  I  felt  that  I  had  taken 
a  week4ong  seminar  in  writing.  Although  I  had  been  jet  skiing  the  week  before,  Brett  and  Pam 
must  have  felt  that  I  needed  to  put  another  water  sport  under  my  belt.  The  Roberts  were 
generous  enough  to  take  professional  numismatistjohn  Kraljevich,  the  Wrubel’s  son  Tim  and 
his  fiancee  Bonnie,  and  me  tubing  on  the  lake.  Let  me  tell  you,  watching  the  same  guy  who 
sits  next  to  you  in  the  office  attributing  large  cents  and  colonials  and  describing  Betts  medals 
clutch  an  inner  tube  for  dear  life,  wipe  out,  and  still  have  a  grin  on  his  face  is  a  glorious  sight. 

Two  weeks  after  landing  in  New  Hampshire,  I  was  already  in  a  car  with  J  .K  (John  Kraljevich) 
on  our  way  to  the  ANA’s  World  Fair  of  Money  in  New  York  City.  The  five  hour  drive  flew 
by  as  we  bobbed  our  heads  and  sang  along  to  Pink  Floyd  and  dined  in  luxury  at  a  Wendy’s  just 
outside  of  Boston.  The  convention  was  fantastic.  I  had  the  opportunity  to  finally  meet  many 
of  the  people  in  the  numismatic  community  whose  names  I  had  heard  countless  times  before, 
including  David  Hall  from  Collector’s  Universe  and  Dr.  Richard  Bagg,  who  works  with  many 
consignors  at  Bowers  and  Merena.  At  the  B&M  auction,  I  was  on  the  phone  with  customers 
across  the  country,  executing  their  bids  for  them  because  they  could  not  be  there  in  person. 
Although  the  auction  lasted  until  1a.m.,  it  maintained  a  level  of  excitement  the  entire  time, 
even  when  the  last  gold  ingot  was  sold  to  close  the  sale.  After  the  bourse  closed  one  evening, 

I  took  an  express  bus  to  Morris  Park  in  the  Bronx  and  got  to  visit  with  my  grandmother  and 
have  dinner  at  Mario’s  on  Arthur  Ave.  One  might  think  that  all  of  the  action  on  the  bourse 
would  fulfill  any  collector’s  desire  at  least  for  some  short  period  of  time.  On  the  contrary,  I 
left  New  York  having  appeased  my  appetite  for  Ray’s  pizza,  but  not  for  numismatics.  Now  I 
am  even  more  eager  to  do  further  research  and  learn  more  about  numismatics  than  I  was 
before  I  went  to  the  big  Apple.  On  the  way  home,  Auction  Director  John  Pack,  J.K.,  and  I 
stopped  at  the  1-84  diner  outside  of  Newburgh  (near  the  famous  site  of  eighteenth-century 
Machin’s  Mills)  for  brunch  and  a  taste  of  what  J.K.  says  is  the  American  institution  that  keeps 
this  country  going.  After  a  brief  stroll  around  Thoreau’s  Walden  Pond,  we  pulled  back  into 
Wolfeboro  Sunday  evening  just  in  time  for  Chris  Karstedt’s  famous  lasagna. 

Already  halfway  through  my  final  week  at  B&M,  I  am  working  with  a  fine  group  of  Hard 
Times  T okens  and  staying  with  the  Karstedts  and  their  two  cats  and  three  dogs  (including  two 
Chihuahuas  which  look  like  they  came  straight  off  the  Taco  Bell  commercial  set).  Earlier  in  the 
week  we  all  went  across  the  lake  to  Sandy  Point  for  fresh  lobster.  My  first  attempt  at  fighting 
through  the  shells  was  a  little  difficult  to  say  the  least,  and  eventually  I  needed  Chris’  help  (good 
thing  I  was  wearing  a  lobster  bib!).  The  food  was  out  of  this  world  and  it  was  wonderful  sharing 
an  evening  with  such  kind  and  generous  people  as  the  Karstedts. 

Although  I  cannot  predict  what  my  final  three  days  at  B&M  will  hold  I  can  assure  you  that 
they  will  be  packed  with  fun,  excellent  food,  and  great  times.  Over  the  past  month  that  I  have 
had  the  opportunity  to  spend  with  Bowers  and  Merena,  I  have  learned  invualuable  lessons  in 
numismatics,  from 
fractional  gold  to  Na¬ 
tional  Bank  notes, 

Hard  Times  tokens, 
and  writing  catalogue 
descriptions.  To  me, 
however,  the  most 
unforgettable  aspect 
of  my  time  here  are 
the  friendships  I  have 
made  with  the  kind- 
hearted  people  who 
frequent  this  office 
daily. 


Kieran  O’Connor,  our  summer  intern,  talks  coins  with  Auction  Direc¬ 
tor  John  Pack  and  numismatist  Frank  Van  Valen. 


grade . 1,050 

1921  Alabama.  MS-63  (NGC).  Highly  attractive 
with  gold  and  iridescent  toning . 595 


Albany  Half  Dollars 

1936  Albany.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  ex¬ 
ample  with  exceptional  eye  appeal . 359 

1936  Albany.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  and 
sharply  struck .  259 

1936  Albany.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  example 

with  soft,  frosty  white  lustre . 245 

Antietam  Half  Dollars 

1937  Antietam.  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  exceptional 

gem  with  satiny  white  lustre  and  faint  champagne 
toning.  Extremely  sharply  struck . 875 

Arkansas  Half  Dollars 

1936  Arkansas.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 

with  brilliant  lustre . 95 

1936-D  Arkansas.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Satiny  and  lus¬ 
trous  with  light  iridescent  toning . 259 

1938  Arkansas.  MS-63  (PCGS) .  155 

1938- S  Arkansas.  MS-63  (PCGS) .  155 

1939- S  Arkansas.  MS-65  (PCGS) .  1,050 

Bay  Bridge  Half  Dollars 

1936-S  Bay  Bridge.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem 
with  brilliant  obverse  and  very  lightly  toned  re¬ 
verse . 299 

1936-S  Bay  Bridge.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilhant.  .  125 

Boone  Half  Dollars 

1935-D  Boone  with  small  1934.  MS-64 

(PCGS).  An  exceptional  example  for  the  grade 
with  smooth,  satiny  white  lustre .  529 

1935- S  Boone  with  small  1934.  MS-65  (PCGS). 

Satiny  champagne  surfaces.  A  lovely  gem  example 
of  this  scarce  variety.  Only  2,000  were  distributed! 
We  ask  you:  Isn’t  it  amazing  that  such  a  rare  coin, 
and  in  gem  condition,  can  be  bought  from  us  for 
just: .  875 

1936- S  Boone.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilhant .  145 

1937  Boone.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilhant  and  highly 

lustrous  with  faint  champagne  toning .  119 

1938  Boone.  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful 

example  with  satiny  white  lustre .  419 

Superb  Gem  1938-D  Boone  500 
1938-D  Boone.  MS-67  (NGC).  This  is  an  ab¬ 
solutely  stunning  gem  with  satiny  white  lus¬ 
tre.  Fully  brilliant.  One  of  only  2,100 

distributed! . 1,950 

Bridgeport  Half  Dollars 

1936  Bridgeport.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilhant  white 

lustre  with  choice  surfaces .  169 

1936  Bridgeport.  MS-63  (PCGS) .  149 

1936  Bridgeport.  MS-62  (PCGS) .  125 

California  Half  Dollars 

1925-S  California.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 

satiny  lustre .  175 

1925-S  California.  AU-58  (ANACS).  Satiny  white 
lustre .  129 

Carver- W  ashington 
Half  Dollars 

1952- S  Carver-Washington.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Bril¬ 
hant .  159 

1953- S  Carver-Washington.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Bril¬ 
hant .  119 

1954  Carver-Washington.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Bril¬ 
hant . 39 

Cincinnati  Half  Dollars 

1936  Cincinnati.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilhant 

with  satiny  white  lustre . 265 

1936-D  Cincinnati.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant 

with  satiny  lustre . 709 

1936-D  Cincinnati.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  satiny 

gem  with  attractive  toning . 709 

1936-D  Cincinnati.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilhant 
with  frosty  white  lustre.  Slighdy  reflective  obverse 

fields . -365 

1936-D  Cincinnati.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 279 

1936-S  Cincinnati.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Faint  champagne 
toning  subdues  soft  frosty  white  lustre .  345 

Cleveland  Half  Dollars 

1936  Cleveland.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilhant  and 
lustrous.  As  expected,  the  surfaces  of  this  beauti¬ 
ful  coin  are  nearly  perfect . 759 

1936  Cleveland.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 79 

Columbia  Half  Dollars 

1936  Columbia.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Attractive  qual¬ 
ity  with  satiny  lustre . 225 

1936  Columbia.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  at¬ 
tractive .  205 

1936-D  Columbia.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  ex¬ 
ample  with  satin  lustre  and  ivory  toning . 345 

1936-S  Columbia.  MS-65  (PCGS) . 255 

Columbian  Half  Dollars 

1892  Columbian.  MS-65  (PCGS) . 815 

1893  Columbian.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilhant  and 

frosty . 85 

Connecticut  Half  Dollars 
1935  Connecticut.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Light  golden 
surfaces.  Sharply  struck  with  satiny  lustre. ..  595 


1935  Connecticut.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Light  golden 
brown  toning  subdues  the  satiny  lustre.  The  re¬ 
verse  is  hghter  with  ivory  lustre . 345 

1935  Connecticut.  MS-63  (PCQS) . 235 

Delaware  Half  Dollars 

1936  Delaware.  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 

gem  example  with  satiny  white  lustre .  685 

1936  Delaware.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Very  hght  gold  “tab” 
toning  on  the  obverse  with  brilhant  reverse.  ...  395 

1936  Delaware.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilhant  with 
outstanding  aesthetic  appeal . 395 


1936  Delaware.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  ...245 

Elgin  Half  Dollars 

1936  Elgin.  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  ex¬ 
ample  with  attractive  satin  lustre  and  a  trace  of 
very  hght  champagne  toning . 499 

1936  Elgin.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
satin  lustre  and  subliminal  toning . 219 

1936  Elgin.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilhant  and  lus¬ 
trous  with  very  faint  gold  toning .  199 

Gettysburg  Half  Dollars 


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1936  Gettysburg.  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  satiny 
gem  has  sharp  design  elements  and  full  lustre.  An 
exceptional  example .  699 

1936  Gettysburg.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  ex¬ 
ample  with  gold  and  iridescent  toning  over  frosty 
lustre . 425 

1936  Gettysburg.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous 
with  brilliant  silver  surfaces . 379 

Grant  Half  Dollars 

1922  Grant  Star.  MS-62  (NGC).  Lustrous  with 
satiny  surfaces  and  splashes  of  steel  blue  toning  on 
the  reverse .  1,295 

Hawaiian  Half  Dollars 

Gem  Mint  State  1928  Hawaiian  500 

1928  Hawaiian.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  stunning  gem 
example  of  this  scarce  and  popular  commemorative 
issue.  Nearly  fully  brilliant  with  satiny  lustre  and  a 
splash  oflight  gold  toning  on  the  reverse . 5,850 

Choice  1928  Hawaiian  Half  Dollar 

1928  Hawaiian.  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 
example  of  this  scarce  and  popular  issue.  Highly 
lustrous  with  satiny  surfaces.  Hawaiian  half  dol¬ 
lars,  in  all  grades,  have  recently  enjoyed  increas¬ 
ing  demand .  3,050 

Hudson  Half  Dollars 

1935  Hudson.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  sil¬ 
ver  example  with  considerable  eye  appeal.  ...  575 

Huguenot-Walloon 

Half  Dollars 

1924  Huguenot.  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 
example  with  considerable  aesthetic  appeal.  We 
are  sure  you  will  be  delighted .  509 

1924  Huguenot  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  frosty  lus¬ 
tre . 145 

Iowa  Half  Dollars 


Ultra-Grade  1946  Iowa  500 
1946  Iowa.  MS-68  (NGC).  An  exceptional  gem 
with  peripheral  splashes  gold  and  iridescent  ton¬ 
ing.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  are  otherwise  bril¬ 
liant  with  pristine  surfaces .  2,450 

1946  Iowa.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Lustrous  and  attrac¬ 
tive .  149 

1946  Iowa.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 79 

Lexington  Half  Dollars 

1925  Lexington.  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  is  an  at¬ 
tractive  gem  with  satiny  white  lustre.  Very  sharply 

struck  and  sure  to  please .  699 

1 925  Lexington.  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  ex¬ 
ample,  sharply  struck  and  with  brilliant  lustre. .  199 
1925  Lexington.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  ex¬ 
ample  with  attractive  light  gold  toning  over  sat¬ 
iny  lustre .  199 

1925  Lexington.  MS-63  (PCGS) .  115 

1925  Lexington.  MS-62  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 
satiny  lustre . 99 

Lincoln-Minois  Half  Dollars 
1918  Lincoln.  MS-65  (PCGS).  This  splendid  gem 
has  brilliant  lustre  with  very  light  golden  brown 


toning .  509 

1918  Lincoln.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Light  golden  ton¬ 
ing .  199 

1918  Lincoln.  MS-63  (PCGS) .  119 

Long  Island  Half  Dollars 

1936  Long  Island.  MS-64  (PCGS) .  129 

1936  Long  Island.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant.  ..  85 

Lynchburg  Half  Dollars 

1936  Lynchburg.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Fully  bril¬ 
liant . 595 

1936  Lynchburg.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant 

with  outstanding  aesthetic  appeal . 235 

1936  Lynchburg.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant.  ..189 


Maine  Half  Dollars 

1920  Maine.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with 

satiny  white  lustre .  1,275 

1920  Maine.  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  a  spectacu- 


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lar  gem  with  natural  light  gold  toning  over  satiny 
lustre .  1,275 

1920  Maine.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  ex¬ 
ample  with  frosty  lustre  and  lots  of  eye  appeal. 
Faint  champagne  toning . 525 

1920  Maine  MS-64  (NGC).  Brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous . 295 

1 920  Maine.  MS-64  (PCGS) .  A  lovely  example  with 
satiny  lustre  beneath  light  heather  toning.  ...  295 

Maryland  Half  Dollars 

1934  Maryland.  MS-65  (PCGS) . 350 

Missouri  Half  Dollars 

1921  Missouri.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  pleasing  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  silver  lustre .  865 

1921  Missouri.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Satiny  lustre  with 
pale  golden  brown  toning . 995 

Monroe  Half  Dollars 

1923  Monroe.  MS-64  (PCGS) . 485 

1923-S  Monroe.  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 
example  for  the  grade  (if  there  is  such  a  thing 
among  Monroe  half  dollars).  This  is  as  sharp  as  we 
have  seen  with  choice  surfaces  and  frosty  white 
lustre .  485 

1923-S  Monroe.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  at¬ 
tractive .  175 


New  Rochelle  Half  Dollars 

1938  New  Rochelle.  MS-66  (PCGS) .  645 

1938  New  Rochelle.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 
satiny  lustre .  325 

Norfolk  Half  Dollars 
1936  Norfolk.  MS-67  (PCGS).  Slight  golden  ton¬ 
ing  on  the  obverse  rims.  Exceptional  lustre  and 

immaculate  surfaces .  595 

1936  Norfolk.  MS-66  (PCGS)  Brilliant .  515 

1936  Norfolk.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  delightful  ex¬ 
ample  with  satiny  lustre.  This  issue  has  a  very  in¬ 
tricate  design,  and  is  usually  found  in  higher 

grades .  495 

1936  Norfolk.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 
satiny  white  lustre . 450 

Oregon  Trail  Half  Dollars 

1926  Oregon  Trail.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  brilliant 
example  with  satiny  lustre  and  sharp  design  ele¬ 
ments .  165 

1928  Oregon  Trail.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant.  199 
1934-D  Oregon  Trail  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant 

with  hints  of  iridescent  toning . 325 

1934-D  Oregon  Trail.  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  out¬ 
standing  example  with  satiny  lustre  and  wisps  of 

very  pale  gold  toning . 215 

1936  Oregon  Trail.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant.  135 

1936- S  Oregon  Trail.  MS-67  (PCGS).  A  lovely 

gem  with  gray  and  iridescent  toning  over  satiny 
lustre .  1,350 

1937- D  Oregon  Trail.  MS-66  (NGC).  A  lovely 

gem  with  fully  brilliant  lustre .  275 

1937-D  Oregon  Trail.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant 
and  lustrous.  Housed  in  a  first  generation  PCGS 

holder .  199 

1939-D  Oregon  Trail.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Bril¬ 
liant .  519 


Panama-Pacific  Half  Dollars 

1915-S  Panama-Pacific.  MS-64  (PCGS). 
Lightly  toned.  A  very  attractive  and  very  choice 
specimen  of  this  highly  important  issue  ...  1 ,350 
1915-S  Panama-Pacific.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  choice 

example  with  moderate  iridescent  toning . 725 

1915-S  Panama-Pacific.  MS-62  (NGC).  Sat¬ 
iny  ivory  lustre  with  hints  of  peripheral  irides¬ 
cence . 625 


Pilgrim  Half  Dollars 

Gem  1920  Pilgrim  Half  Dollar 

1920  Pilgrim.  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  exceptional 
gem  with  fully  brilliant  lustre  and  hints  of  periph¬ 
eral  gold  toning .  1,645 

1920  Pilgrim.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 
satiny  lustre  and  pristine  surfaces .  159 

1920  Pilgrim.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 95 

1921  Pilgrim.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Just  a  wisp  of 

light  golden  toning.  Excellent  lustre  and  few 
marks . 775 

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1921  Pilgrim.  MS-63  (NGC).  A  delightful  example 
with  frosty  silver  lustre .  175 

Rhode  Island  Half  Dollars 

1936  Rhode  Island.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  wonder¬ 
ful  gem  with  fully  brilliant  lustre  and  wisps  oflight 
gold  toning .  525 

1936  Rhode  Island.  MS-65  (PCGS) . 239 

1936-D  Rhode  Island.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  bril¬ 
liant.  This  is  a  lovely  gem  example  for  the  con¬ 
noisseur . 275 

1936-S  Rhode  Island.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely 
gem  example  with  brilliant  lustre  and  faint  ton¬ 
ing .  325 

Roanoke  Half  Dollars 

1937  Roanoke.  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 

gem  with  frosty  white  lustre . 259 


1937  Roanoke.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  splendid  ex¬ 
ample  with  fully  brilliant,  satiny  lustre . 249 

1937  Roanoke.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  sat¬ 
iny  white  lustre . 249 

1937  Roanoke.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 239 


Robinson  Half  Dollars 

1936  Robinson.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  highly  attrac¬ 
tive  gem  with  brilliant  silver  lustre  and  faint  cham¬ 
pagne  toning .  1,025 

1936  Robinson.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lustrous  gem 

with  faint  gold  toning . 350 

1 936  Robinson.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 
with  satiny  ivory  lustre  and  peripheral  iridescent 

toning .  350 

1936  Robinson.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  lus¬ 
trous  with  faint  splashes  of  gold  toning .  145 

1936  Robinson.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 
faint  golden  brown  toning .  119 

San  Diego  Half  Dollars 

1935-S  San  Diego.  MS-66  (PCGS) . 209 

1935- S  San  Diego.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 85 

1936- D  San  Diego.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Exceptional 

frosty  white  lustre .  125 

Sesquicentennial  Half  Dollars 
1926  Sesquicentennial.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply 
struck  with  satiny  lustre.  An  attractive  example 
from  an  issue  that  is  generally  found  with  less  eye 

appeal .  655 

1926  Sesquicentennial.  MS-64  (NGC).  This 
lovely  example  is  quite  sharply  struck  and  has  bril¬ 
liant  prooflike  silver  lustre .  655 

1926  Sesquicentennial.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  bril- 

liant  with  satiny  white  lustre .  189 

Spanish  Trail  Half  Dollars 

1935  Spanish  Trail.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant.  A 
lovely  gem  example  of  one  of  the  key  issues 
needed  to  complete  a  set  of  commemorative  types 

of  the  “classic”  era  1892-1954 .  1,225 

1935  Spanish  Trail.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant, 
choice,  and  thoroughly  appealing.  Always  in  great 
demand .  1,085 

Stone  Mountain  Half  Dollars 

1925  Stone  Mountain.  MS-66  (PCGS) . 575 

1925  Stone  Mountain.  MS-65  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant 
and  sharply  struck  with  frosty  white  lustre.  ..  239 
1925  Stone  Mountain.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant. ..  99 
1925  Stone  Mountain.  MS-63  (NGC).  Brilliant 
with  very  light  champagne  toning . 75 

Texas  Centennial  Half  Dollars 

1935  Texas.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  115 

1936  Texas.  MS-67  (PCGS) .  639 

1936  Texas.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  desirable  gem  ex¬ 
ample  with  satiny  white  lustre  and  faint  amber 
toning .  245 

1938  Texas.  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  satiny  gem  with 

faint  toning  over  brilliant  lustre . 525 

193 8-D  Texas.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Exceptional  qual¬ 
ity  with  satiny  brilliance . 595 

1938-D  Texas.  MS-65  (PCGS) . 365 

1938-D  Texas.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  delightful  ex¬ 
ample  with  fully  brilliant  lustre .  295 

Fort  Vancouver  Half  Dollars 

1925  Vancouver.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant 

with  exceptional  eye  appeal . 479 

1925  Vancouver.  MS-63  (PCGS).  This  is  an  ex¬ 
tremely  attractive  example  with  delightful  irides¬ 
cent  toning  over  satiny  white  lustre . 479 

Vermont  Half  Dollars 

1927  Vermont.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  sat¬ 
iny  lustre .  189 

1927  Vermont.  AU-55.  A  pleasing  example  with 
natural  silvery  gray  surface  and  considerable  lus¬ 
tre .  169 


Booker  T.  Washington 

Half  Dollar's 

1946  B.T.W.  MS-65  (PCGS) . 45 

1946-D  B.T.W.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 29 

1946-S  B.T.W.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Splashes  of  golden 

toning.  Exceptionally  high-grade .  179 

1947  B.T.W.  MS-63  (PCGS) . 35 

1948  B.T.W.  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding 

example  with  brilliant  white  lustre .  495 

1948- S  B.T.W.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 79 

1949- S  B.T.W.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Light  iridescent 

obverse  with  fully  brilliant  reverse . 235 

1949- S  B.T.W.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 235 

1950- S  B.T.W.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 

exceptional  aesthetic  appeal . 45 

1951  B.T.W.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  19 

1951- S  B.T.W.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  light 

amber  toning .  235 

Wisconsin  Half  Dollars 

1936  Wisconsin.  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  wonderful 
gem  example  has  fully  brilliant  lustre  subdued  by 
natural  ivory  toning . 315 

1936  Wisconsin.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Outstanding  gem 
quality  with  brilliant  silver  lustre .  259 

1936  Wisconsin.  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example 
with  brilliant  silver  lustre .  195 

York  Half  Dollars 

1936  York.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  spectacular  gem 


example  with  brilliant  lustre  and  splashes  of 

golden  brown  toning . 269 

1936  York.  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  quality 

example  with  frosty  white  lustre . 269 

1936  York.  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  ex¬ 
ample  with  pristine,  frosty  white  surfaces.  ..  215 
1936  York.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Attractive  light  golden 

brown  toning .  215 

1936  York.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  175 


GOLD 

COMMEMORATIVES 


Choice  1904  Lewis  &  Clark  Gold  Dollar 
1904  Lewis  &  Clark.  MS-63  (PCGS).  An  excep¬ 
tional  example  with  satiny  yellow  gold  lustre  and 
very  slightly  reflective  fields . 2,135 


PROOF  AND  MINT  SETS 


1947  Mint  set.  MS-64  or  better.  28  coins  in  the 
original  packaging.  Most  are  lighdy  toned.  ..  1,325 
1951  Proof  set.  Choice  to  Gem  Proof.  Five 
coins  in  the  original  box  and  cellophane.  ...  629 


MODERN 

COMMEMORATIVES 


Silver  Issues 


1984-P  Olympic.  MS-69  (PCGS) . 55 

1984-D  Olympic.  MS-69  (PCGS) . 59 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1986-P  Statue  ofLiberty  SI.  MS-69  (PCGS).  Fully 

brilliant  with  satiny  lustre. . . 37 

1993-P  Jefferson  $1.  MS-69  (PCGS) .  119 

200 1-P  Buffalo  silver  dollar.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 
(PCGS).  This  popular  commemorative  issue  ex¬ 
hibits  brilliant  surfaces  with  outstanding  cameo 

contrast .  169 

2001 -D  Buffalo  silver  dollar.  MS-69  (PCGS).  Fully 
brilliant  with  exceptional  aesthetic  appeal.  .  169 
2001-D  Buffalo  dollar.  MS-69  (PCGS).  The  PCGS 
label  is  autographed  by  Jay  W.  Johnson,  36th  Di¬ 
rector  of  the  United  States  Mint .  195 

Gold  Issues 


1986-W  Statue  of  Liberty  $5.  Proof-69  Deep 
Cameo  (PCGS) .  139 

1986- W  Statue  ofLiberty  $5.  MS-69  (PCGS). ..  139 

1987- W  Constitution  S5.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) .  139 

1987- W  Constitution  $5.  MS-69  (PCGS).  ...  139 

1988- W  Olympic  $5.  MS-69  (PCGS) .  159 

1989- W  Congress  $5.  MS-69  (PCGS) .  149 

1992-W  Olympic  $5.  MS-70  (PCGS) . 895 

1995-W  Civil  War  $5.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 375 

1995-W  Civil  War  $5.  MS-70  (PCGS) . 1,395 

1995- W  Stadium  $5.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 265 

1996- W  Flag  $5.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 385 

1999-W  Washington  $5.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 365 

1999-W  Washington  $5.  MS-69  (PCGS) . 295 

2002-W  Salt  Lake  City  Olympics  $5.  MS-69 
(PCGS) . 325 


AMERICAN  EAGLES 


Silver  Eagles 

1986-2001  16  Piece  set.  Silver.  Proof-69  Deep 


Cameo  (PCGS) .  1,395 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1986-S  Silver  $1.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 55 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1991-S  Silver  SI.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 99 


Set  Registry™  Quality 
1995-W  Silver  $1.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 3,175 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1998-P  Silver  $1.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 85 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

2000-P  Silver  SI.  Proof-69  Deep  Cameo 

(PCGS) . 65 


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Wondrous  Things 

Sent  by  Beth  Barnhorst 

A  group  of  students  were  asked  to  list  what  they  thought  were  the  present  Seven  Wonders 
of  the  World.  Though  there  was  some  disagreement,  the  following  got  the  most  votes: 

1 .  Egypt’s  Great  Pyramids 

2.  Taj  Mahal 

3.  Grand  Canyon 

4.  Panama  Canal 

5.  Empire  State  Building 

6.  St.  Peter’s  Basilica 

7.  China’s  Great  Wall 
While  gathering  the  votes,  the 

teacher  noted  that  one  quiet  stu¬ 
dent  hadn’t  turned  in  her  paper 
yet.  So  she  asked  the  girl  if  she 
was  having  trouble  with  her  list. 

The  girl  replied, 

“Yes,  a  little.  I  couldn’t  quite  make  up  my  mind  because  there  were  so  many.” 

The  teacher  said,  “Well,  tell  me  what  you  have,  and  maybe  I  can  help.” 

The  girl  hesitated,  then  read,  “I  think  the  Seven  Wonders  of  the  World  are:  1.  to  touch. 
2.  to  taste.  3.  to  see.  4.  to  hear.  She  hesitated  a  little,  and  then  added,  5.  to  feel.  6.  to  laugh. 
7.  and  to  love. 

The  room  was  so  full  of  silence  you  could  have  heard  a  pin  drop.  Those  things  we  overlook 
as  simple  and  “ordinary”  are  truly  wondrous. 


Gold  Eagles 

Gem  Proof  1995-W 
Five  Piece  Eagle  Set 
1995-W  Five-coin  set.  $1,  $5,  $10,  $25,  $50. 
Proof-69  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS).  This  includes 


the  rare  1995-W  Proof  silver  eagle . 4,295 

1995-W  Four-coin  set.  $5,  $10,  $25,  $50. 
Proof-69  Deep  Cameo  (PCGS) .  1,150 

1998  $5  Gold  Eagle.  MS-69  (PCGS) . 69 

1999  $5  Gold  Eagle.  MS-69  (PCGS) . 69 

2000  $5  Gold  Eagle.  MS-69  (PCGS) . 69 


TERRITORIAL  GOLD 


1853  U.S.  Assay  Office  $20  900  THOUS 
1853  United  States  Assay  Office  of  Gold.  $20. 
900  THOUS.  Kagin-18.  MS-61  (PCGS).  An 
outstanding  Mint  State  example  with  highly  lus¬ 
trous  greenish  gold  surfaces.  A  very  sharply  struck 
example  with  only  a  few  minor  surface  marks. 
This  is  much  finer  than  the  MS-61  grade  would 
suggest . . .  10,950 


INTERESTING 

MEMORABILIA 


Rovelstad  Elgin  Archive 
Priceless  archive  relating  to  the  1936  Elgin 
commemorative  half  dollar:  correspon¬ 
dence  from  Gloria  Rovelstad,  widow  of  the 
sculptor,  Trygve  Rovelstad,  enclosing  a  file  relat¬ 
ing  to  the  commemorative  half  dollar  and  other 
items.  Included  are  telegrams  from  the  Treasury 
Department,  correspondence  from  Trygve 
Rovelstad,  etc.,  1936,  also  1942,  relating  to  the 
commemorative  half  dollar,  its  design,  the  mod¬ 
els,  and  so  on.  Absolutely  unique,  absolutely  ir¬ 
replaceable .  2,400 


CALIFORNIA 
FRACTIONAL  GOLD 


Mint  State  1872  Gold  Dollar 
Octagonal  Indian 

1872  Octagonal  $1.  Indian  obverse.  BG-1120. 
MS-61  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  reflective 
greenish  gold  surfaces .  1,995 


TOKENS,  MEDALS, 
AMERICANA,  ETC. 

1901  Lesher  “Dollar”  J.M.  Slusher 
Cripple  Creek,  Colorado  Serial  145 
1901  Lesher  “Dollar.”  Z-6,  HK-792.  EF-45 

(ANACS).  Lustrous.  One  of  about  260  estimated 
to  have  been  issued  byJ.M.  Slusher,  Cripple  Creek, 
about  seven  miles  from  Joseph  Lesher’s  home  in 

Victor.  About  75  are  known  today . 1,450 

Ex  Kreisberg  and  Cohen,  1 968. 

Intriguing  Test  Token 

Undated  (c.1911)  token.  Test  planchet.  AU. 

Holed.  Apparently  some  type  of  blank  planchet 
was  prepared  as  a  test  piece  for  date  logotypes.  One 
side  has  the  word  DOLLARS  entered  along  with 
dates  1885  (twice),  1893,  and  1911  (twice).  The 
two  1911  punches  are  larger  size  and  appear  to  be 
slanted  or  italicized.  The  word  DOLLARS  looks 
remarkable  similar  to  that  used  for  three-dollar  gold 
coins.  The  other  side  had  DOLLARS  double 


stamped  along  with  dates  1854,  1859,  and  1874, 
along  with  another  italicized  1911.  We  have  as¬ 
signed  the  approximate  date  to  the  latest  appearing 
on  this  example,  but  who  knows? .  2,350 

1789  Washington  cent.  Baker-14,  Kenney-7. 
Robinson  copy.  MS-63  BN . 379 

1792  Dickeson  Cent 

1792  Dickeson  “cent.”  MS-64  RB.  A  splendid 
specimen  of  this  “1792  trial  piece,”  actually  made 
circa  the  1860s  from  an  embossed  revenue  stamp 
die.  Dr.  Montroville  W.  Dickeson  was  the  pro¬ 
genitor.  An  attractive  and  perennially  interesting 
issue .  1,795 

Trio  of  desirable  1876  Danish  medals:  •  Baker- 
426A.  Bronze.  Plain  edge.  Weight:  1 ,010.6  grains. 
Diameter  52.7  mm.  Proof.  Rich  chocolate  brown 
surfaces  with  traces  of  gold,  russet,  and  blue  ton¬ 
ing  in  the  fields.  Reflective  obverse  fields,  while  the 
reverse  is  more  satiny  with  subdued  lustre.  •  Gilt 
bronze  (unlisted  in  Baker).  Plain  edge.  Weight: 
1,069.8  grains.  Diameter:  52.7  mm.  Proof.  Bright 
golden  surfaces  with  pleasing  reflectivity  in  the 
fields.  The  devices  are  bold  and  satiny.  Some  light 
hairlines  are  noted  •  B-426B.  White  metal,  plain 
edge.  Weight:  771.8  grains.  Diameter:  52.7  mm. 
Proof  Brilliant  surfaces  with  deeply  mirrored  fields 
presenting  a  strong  cameo  between  being  the  sat¬ 
iny  silver  devices.  A  beautiful  threesome  counted 
by  some  among  the  most  beautiful  Washington 
medals  of  their  era.  Stuck  for  the  1876  Centennial 
Exhibition.  Designed,  prepared  and  published  by 
Danish  men,  F.  Schmahlfeld,  H.  Ophlrik,  and  V. 
Christesen .  1,150 

Empire  Coin  Company  token.  Circa  1960,  our  pre¬ 
decessor  firm,  Empire  Coin  Company,  Inc., 
commissioned  Alphonse  Kolb,  well-known 
Rochester,  NY,  die-sinker,  to  create  these  tokens 
for  us.  The  approximate  size  of  a  United  States 
large  cent  of  the  1793-1857  years,  and  struck  in 
copper,  each  token  depicts  on  the  obverse  the  fa¬ 
mous  IMMUNI-S  COLUMBIA  motif  taken 
from  the  1786-1787  copper  coinage,  “Columbia” 
being  a  representation  of  “America.”  The  reverse 
depicts  an  eagle  perched  on  a  palm  branch  and  is 
derived  from  the  design  used  on  the  rare  1795 
U.S.  $5  gold  coin.  Examples  are  with  “antiqued” 
finish  as  made.  Dave  Bowers  discovered  a  litde 
box  full  of  these.  Each  $9.95,  25  for  .  149 


MISCELLANEOUS 


Impressive  “Wheel  of  Fortune” 
Casino  Device 

Evans  Gaming  Wheel.  Large  vertical  “wheel  of 
fortune”  made  by  Evans,  of  Chicago,  early  in  the 
20  th  century — -just  the  sort  of  device  that  would 
have  been  used  in  a  casino  in  Reno,  or  high  in  the 
Rocky  Mountains.  The  wheel,  about  six  feet  in 
diameter,  is  on  its  own  stand  and  is  displayed  in  a 
vertical  position.  The  wheel  is  ornamented  with 
numbers  (resembling  dice  faces)  and  mirrored 
panels  and  is  a  very  impressive  ensemble.  We 
came  across  this  in  an  antique  shop  in  Massachu¬ 
setts  (where  it  still  is),  wrote  a  check  for  it  on  the 
spot,  and  now  offer  it  for  sale.  In  many  years  of 
being  interested  in  antique  gambling  devices, 
we’ve  encountered  only  one  other  for  sale.  Basi¬ 
cally  “original”  condition,  not  repainted,  altered, 
or  anything  else.  Needs  a  few  touches,  but  is  es¬ 
sentially  pristine . 3,450 

What  might  have  been: 

John  Pinkerton,  An  Essay  on  Medals:  or,  An  Introduc¬ 
tion  to  the  Knowledge  of  A  ncient  and  Modem  Coins  and 
Medals. . . ,”  London,  1789.  Two  volumes,  octavo, 
302  and  346  pages,  plus  other  material,  excellent 
condition,  rebound  with  gold  imprint,  study  of 
ancient,  classical,  and  British  coin,  with  tangential 
mention  of  American  issues  and  with  some  very 


nice  philosophy  on  the  joys  of  collecting . 265 

Interesting  book,  Gamblingand  Gambling  Devices,  J.P. 
Quinn,  1912.  308  pages,  extensively  illustrated 
including  with  many  coin-operated  devices,  slot 
machines,  casino  gadgets,  etc.,  with  information  on 
all  sorts  of  games  of  chance  and  various  ways  they 
fan  be  rigged.  Most  probably  the  most  extensively 
illustrated,  most  detailed  study  ofits  kind.  Choice 
condition,  light  wear,  cover  bright.  From  Q.  David 

Bowers’  library . 360 

Eckert,  George  N.  Letter  dated  February  10, 
1853,  from  the  Director  of  the  Mint  to  William 
D.  Lewis,  Esquire,  Collector  of  the  Port,  remind¬ 
ing  the  recipient  of  the  pending  meeting  of  the 
“Commission  for  the  annual  trial  of  the  coins  of 
the  United  States,”  commonly  known  as  the  As¬ 
say  Commission.  Double  folded  sheet,  8  x  10.5 
inches  after  fold,  the  upper  left  and  right  comers 
torn.  Very  slighdy  faded  at  edges.  This  is  a  won¬ 
derful  association  piece  for  collectors  of  assay 
commission  medals.  Signed  “Geo.  N.  Eckert, 
Director  by  R.  Patterson.” .  $595 

Wonderful  Gold  Rush 
Double  Currency  Sheet 
Gold  Rush  San  Francisco!  An  interesting 
double  sheet  of  unused  currency  notes,  $10, 
$20,  and  $50,  undated  except  for  “18,”  and  pre¬ 
sumably,  circa  1849.  Bearing  the  imprint  “San 
Francisco”  on  each  note,  these  were  most  likely 
printed  in  the  east  (perhaps  Philadelphia  or  New 
York),  with  the  through  that  the  identification  of 
a  San  Francisco  bank  or  merchant  could  be  over¬ 
printed  by  users  in  the  Gold  Rush  era.  However, 
the  State  Constitution  of  California  made  the  use 
of  any  and  all  paper  money  illegal.  The  vignettes 
in  each  instance  picture  Benjamin  Franklin  on  the 
left  and  Washington  on  the  right.  Such  notes  were 
produced  by  locking  in  a  frame  various  typo¬ 
graphical  elements,  including  the  various  vi¬ 
gnettes,  decorative  borders,  and  lettering.  The 
double  sheet  furnishes  a  very  interesting  oppor¬ 
tunity  to  note  varieties  of  the  plates,  a  field  com¬ 
pletely  unstudied  in  American  obsolete  currency. 
Each  side  of  the  sheet,  although  superficially  simi¬ 
lar,  is  different  in  terms  of  minor  positions.  Note, 
for  example,  that  on  the  bottom  note  on  the  left, 
the  denomination  “50”  is  set  in  farther  from  the 
left  and  right,  than  are  the  same  denominations  on 
the  note  at  the  lower  right.  In  general,  among 
other  bank  notes  of  the  1830s  and  1840s,  even 
with  sheets  that  have  four  of  the  same  denomina¬ 
tion,  each  of  the  notes  will  show  differences,  of¬ 
ten  a  plate  letter,  but,  more  subdy,  differences  in 

positioning .  3,850 

1855  State  Controllers  Warrant.  Dated  March  9, 
1855  at  the  “Seat  of  Government,  California.” 
This  warrant  in  the  amount  of  $  1 20  was  issued  to 
H.B.  Meredith.  At  upper  right  and  lower  left  are 

outstanding  California  related  vignettes .  199 

Louis  McLane  ALS,  dated  December  1,  1857, 
on  blue  ruled  letterhead  of  the  Office  of  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co.’s  Express  and  Exchange  Company. 
This  letter  was  sent  to  the  Commissioner  of 
Deeds,  the  addressee  otherwise  unnamed,  and 
requests  that  Mr.  Walter  H.  Peters  of  New  Or¬ 
leans  be  appointed  commissioner  for  the  State  of 

California .  665 

Richard  Sutton,  Jr.,  Licensed  Ship  Broker, 
Buenos  Aires.  An  intriguing  document,  dated 
September  20,  1849,  chartering  the  schooner 
Rapide  of  Sweden  for  the  benefit  of  Mess. 
Zimmerman,  Frazier,  and  Co.  of  Buenos  Aires. 
The  schooner  was  to  transport  Mess. 
Zimmerman,  Frazier  and  Co.  and  their  cargo  to 
San  Francisco,  for  the  consideration  of  “Four 
Thousand  Hard  Silver  Dollars.”  Generally  nice 
condition  with  all  writing  legible,  a  portion  at 
bottom  missing,  including  some  signatures. 
585Le  Nouveau  Monde.  A  company  formed  for 
the  purpose  of  working  gold  mines.  This  stock 
certificate  is  for  ten  shares  of  25  francs  each,  pay¬ 
able  to  the  bearer.  This  company  was  “Consti¬ 
tuted  according  to  the  Law  of  France,  by  Acts 
dated  25th  May,  1850,  and  21”  August,  1851,  de¬ 
posited  at  Paris,  and  duly  registered  and  pub¬ 
lished.”  . 275 

South  Fork  Canal  Company  of  Placerville,  El 
Dorado  County,  California.  Stock  certificate  for 
one  share  of  the  Capital  stock,  at  an  issue  price  of 
$100  per  share.  The  owners  name  is  not  filled  in, 
suggesting  that  this  was  payable  to  the  bearer. 
Dated  December  9, 1852,  signed  by  A.T.  Taylor, 
Secretary  and  B.F.  Keene,  President.  Delightful 
central  vignette  of  a  large  safe  with  a  dog  guard¬ 
ing  the  key,  outdoors  with  the  sun  setting  (or  ris¬ 
ing)  behind  mountains  in  the  background. .  665 

Interesting  Historical  Newspapers 

Four-page  issue  ofjames  Gordon  Bennett’s  New 
York  Evening  Chronicle,  our  choice  ofissues,  sum¬ 
mer,  autumn,  and  early  winter  of  1837,  in  the 
height  of  the  “Hard  Times”  economic  era.  Many 
advertisements  (including  by  Lewis  Feucht- 
wanger,  who  issued  tokens),  news  items,  etc. 
Copies  originally  deposited  with  the  Library  of 
Congress,  then  later  deaccessioned  and  through 
a  secured  route  acquired  by  QDB  for  Iris  research 
archives.  Each  issue  is  very  rare,  perhaps  even  one 
ofa  kind.  Single  issue,  $24  (plus  $4  shipping);  25 
different  issues,  $420  post-paid.  We  have  about 
150  issues  on  hand  totally,  all  different;  New  York 
American,  from  the  following  year,  1838,  also  ex 
Library  of  Congress;  many  advertisements,  not 


yet  checked  by  the  time  this  notice  goes  to  press; 
same  prices  as  preceding. 

Cincinnati  Gazette,  1863,  four-page  issue  with  doz¬ 
ens  of  advertisements,  news  about  the  Civil  War, 
etc.  Single  issue,  $30  (plus  $4  shipping);  25  dif¬ 
ferent  issues,  $500  post-paid,  100  different  issues, 
January  to  June  1863,  $1,400. 

“Collection”  of  19th-century  newspapers  from  the 
archives  of  QDB,  dates  circa  1825  to  1864,  New 
York  City,  Cincinnati,  and  Concord,  NH,  all 
different,  a  wide  selection  of  years  (no  single  is¬ 
sue  of  a  given  paper  will  be  dated  within  three 
months  of  another  issue  of  the  same  paper),  ad¬ 
vertisements,  etc. ,  including  at  least  three  of  Civil 
War  dates.  Mosdy  ex  Library  of  Congress.  All  are 
scarce,  some  may  be  unique  or  nearly  so.  Collec¬ 
tion  of  10  different  for  $229,  plus  $4  shipping. 
Order  “Dave’s  Newspaper  Collection.”  Single 
issue,  $24  (plus  $4  shipping);  25  different  issues, 
$420  post-paid. 

Bicknell’s  Counterfeit  Detectors 

Bicknell’s  Counterfeit  Detectors  Fine  condition. 
Breaking  up  what  may  be  the  largest  run  in  pri¬ 
vate  hands.  Wonderful  research  and  study  archive. 
Each  issue  describes  notes  issued  by  banks  and 
gives  warnings  about  counterfeits,  etc.  10  differ¬ 
ent  $725;  50  different  $3,450.  Prices  include  post¬ 
age.  Subject  to  availability  and  prior  sale. 

Gold  Rush  Bonanza! 

We  have  on  hand  a  few  original  stock  mining  shares 
in  the  Anglo-Califomia  Gold  Mining  Company, 
registered  on  November  5,  1851.  These  stock 
certificates  were  actually  used,  bear  serial  num¬ 
bers,  and  were  issued  in  1852.  The  approximate 
dimensions  are  8  1/2”  wide,  and  7  1/2”  high. 
Original  stock  certificates  sold  to  finance  adven¬ 
turing  in  the  gold  fields  of  California,  and  dated 
before  1853,  are  few  and  far  between,  and  in  our 
search  for  such  things  —  for  a  display  we  are  put¬ 
ting  together,  which  includes  an  example  of  the 
piece  we  are  offering  here  -  our  luck  has  been  al¬ 
most,  but  not  quite,  zero.  Now  comes  this  little 
cache,  said  to  have  been  found  in  a  castle  in  En¬ 
gland.  However,  the  seller  of  this  marvelous 
group  hastened  to  add,  “whether  this  was  true  or 
just  salesmanship,  we  cannot  know!”  No  matter, 
these  items  are  nice  for  framing  -  perhaps  together 
with  a  Gold  Rush  coin?  Offered,  for  each,  $125, 
or  buy  two  for  $235  the  pair. 

1896  $500.00  Northern  Pacific  Railway  Company 
gold  bond,  10  x  14  1/2  inches,  plus  attached  cou¬ 
pons,  27  or  more,  punch  cancelled.  Payable  FIVE 
HUNDRED  DOLLARS  IN  GOLD  COIN. 
Three  vignettes  across  the  top,  the  left  and  right 
being  Native  Americans  (one  with  a  bow  and  ar¬ 
rows,  the  other  with  a  calumet),  the  center  being 
larger  and  showing  a  volcanic-style  (a  la  Shasta  or 
Rainier)  mountain  with  pine  trees  and  an  expanse 
of  prairie  in  the  foreground.  Ideal  for  framing  and 
display.  Printed  by  the  American  Bank  Note 
Company.  Issued  in  the  day  when  a  dollar  was 
worth  a  dollar,  and  in  gold .  100 

The  Northern  Pacific  was  the  first  of  the  Northern 
transcontinental  fines,  the  N.  P.,  was  chartered  by 
an  act  of  Congress  signed  by  President  Lincoln  on 
July  2, 1864.  Construction  ofa  fine  to  connect  the 
head  of  the  Great  Lakes  with  Portland,  Ore.,  was 
started  in  1870  and  completed  in  1883.  The  com¬ 
pany  presendy  operates  6700  miles  of  the  fine,  ex¬ 
tending  from  St.  Paul-Minneapolis  and 
Duluth-Superior  to  Seatde,  Tacoma  and  Pordand, 
and  owns  a  one-half  interest  in  the  Burlington 
Lines  and  The  Spokane,  Portland  &  Seattle. 

1906  $1,000.00.  The  Snohomish  Valley  Railway 
Company  bond,  10x14  inches,  plus  90  attached 
coupons.  Green  printing  primarily — in  the  tradi¬ 
tional  “money  color.”  Payable  ONE  THOU¬ 
SAND  DOLLARS  IN  GOLD  COIN.  The  top 
center  of  the  bond  has  an  engraving  of  a  train  at¬ 
tached  to  catenary  cables.  At  the  top  left  is  seen  a 
prairie  town  with  mountains  in  the  background. 
The  top  right  is  a  giant  redwood  tree  with  a 
woman  about  to  walk  through  a  wagon-size  tun¬ 
nel  cut  through  it.  These  were  issued  by  the  Se¬ 
curity  Bank  Note  Company  of  Philadelphia. 
Another  great  framing  item . 49 

1 92 1  $  1 ,000.00  Chicago  and  Eastern  Illinois  Railway 
Company  gold  bond,  10  x  14  inches,  ornate  gold 
border,  vignette  of  two  locomotives  under  full 
steam,  workers  on  separate  tracks,  etc.  Payable  ONE 
THOUSAND  DOLLARS  IN  GOLD  COIN. 
With  37  coupons  on  a  separate  but  attached  sheet, 
each  coupon  having  a  steam  engine  vignette  and 
gold  overprinting.  Printed  by  the  American  Bank 
Note  Company.  Another  bond  from  the  age  of 
gold.  Such  gold  obligations  were  later  declared  in¬ 
valid  by  Uncle  Sam.  A  great  display  item . 49 

“DAYS  OF  GOLD  SPECIAL.”  THREE  gold- 
payable  bonds,  one  each  of  the  above  three,  the 
trio,  regularly  $198,  for .  179 

“Welcome  nugget”  color  lithograph,  circa  1880s, 
issued  as  a  poster  and  labeled  by  the  T.C.  Will¬ 
iams  Company,  Virginia,  tobacco  manufacturers. 
Depicted  is  a  gold  miner  standing  holding  an  un¬ 
believable  large  nugget,  with  scenes  of  mining 
operations  in  the  background.  Two  versions,  one 
tall  and  rectangular  measuring  13  inches  high  by 
6-1/2  inches  wide,  at  $199,  the  other  square,  mea¬ 
suring  10-1/2  inches  high  by  10-1/2  inches  wide, 
at  $249.  The  square  version  depicts  a  few  more 
background  details.  Order  singly  or  as  a  pair — 
certainly  a  nice  “go-with”  item  for  any  display  of 
California-related  gold! 


18 


The  Coin  Collector  #  August  19,  2002 


Just  Purchased  at 


COLONIALS 


Lord  Baltimore  Shilling 
No  date.  Maryland.  Lord  Baltimore  shilling. 
Breen-64.  AU-50  (PCGS).  An  attractive  ex¬ 
ample  of  this  rarity  with  light  gray  surfaces  and 
traces  of  lustre.  Some  weakness  is  evident  and 
results  from  die  buckling.  Highly  desirable  and 
seldom  encountered,  despite  the  appearance  of  a 
very  small  group  on  the  market  several  months 

ago .  19,500 

1787  Connecticut.  Horned  Bust.  EF-40+. 
Lovely  surfaces  with  delightful  medium  brown 
toning.  Very  uneven  strike,  weak  at  upper  obverse 
and  lower  reverse.  The  surfaces  are  choice  qual¬ 
ity .  599 

1787  Fugio.  New  Haven  Restrike.  Copper. 
AU-55  (PCGS).  Light  olive-brown  surfaces  with 
deeper  toning  around  peripheral  devices.  ...  650 


HALF  CENTS 

1834  B-l,  C-l.  MS-62  BN  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous 
and  sharply  struck.  The  obverse  has  intermingled 
olive  brown  and  darker  steel  while  the  reverse  is 
fully  steel  with  traces  of  blue.  A  superb  example 
at  this  grade  level . 325 


LARGE  CENTS 

1826/5  Overdate.  N-8.  EF-40  (ICG).  EAC  grade 
slighdy  less.  Pleasing  medium  to  dark  brown  with 
only  a  few  very  minor  imperfections.  Traces  of 
lustre  remain  visible.  The  features  of  the  overdate 
are  clearly  visible . 735 


SMALL  CENTS 

1883  MS-64  RB  (NGC).  Sharply  struck  with  vir¬ 
tually  full  light  orange  lustre .  279 

1934  MS-67  RD  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with  frosty 
lustre . 225 


NICKEL  THREE-CENT 
_ PIECES _ 

1871  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  pristine  gem  quality  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  light  gray  lustre.  The  surfaces 
are  exceptionally  nice  without  spots  or  other  im¬ 
perfections.  Light  clash  marks  are  visible  on  both 
sides.  Just  11  finer  examples  have  been  certified 
by  PCGS . 995 

Superb  Gem  1879  Three-Cent  Piece 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1879  MS-67  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  gem  quality 
example  with  brilliant  light  gray  lustre.  This  ex¬ 
ample  is  very  sharply  struck,  especially  for  a  Mint 
State  example.  The  obverse  is  satiny  while  the 
reverse  has  very  slighdy  prooflike  surface.  Tied  for 
finest  certified  by  PCGS.  An  extremely  important 

opportunity  for  the  connoisseur . 4,950 

1889  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  of  this  fi¬ 
nal  three-cent  nickel  denomination.  Fully  lus¬ 
trous  with  soft  frosty  surfaces  and  very  faint 
champagne  toning  over  light  gray . 595 


SILVER  THREE-CENT 
_ PIECES _ 

1852  MS-65  (PCGS).  Very'  sharply  struck  with 
frosty  lustre  and  attractive  ivory  surfaces.  A  splash 
of  gold  is  noted  on  the  reverse.  This  is  a  pleasing 
gem  example  for  the  connoisseur . 829 

Mint  State  1868  Silver 
Three-Cent  Piece 

1868  MS-63  (PCGS).  Slighdy  prooflike  with  very 
light  champagne  toning  over  brilliant  silver  surfaces. 
A  scarce  date  in  Mint  State  preservation . 1,695 


_ NICKELS _ 

1882  MS-64  (NGC).  Boldly  struck  with  brilliant 

light  gray  lustre.  An  attractive  coin  for  your  type 
collection . 279 

1883  Shield.  MS-65  (NGC).  A  sensational  gem 

example  with  brilliant  light  gray  lustre . 650 

1883  Shield.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  with 
brilliant  light  gray  surfaces . 295 

1883  No  CENTS.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck 
with  brilliant  light  gray  lustre.  A  most  attractive 
gem  example . 875 

1883  No  CENTS.  MS-65  (NGC).  Sharply  struck 


with  bright  nickel  gray  lustre . 245 

1896  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  brilliant 
light  gray  lustre  and  very  faint  champagne  toning. 
This  is  an  elusive  date  among  coins  of  this  design 

type . 365 

1909  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  fully  bril¬ 
liant  with  light  gray  lustre.  This  issue  has  the  low¬ 
est  PCGS  population  of  any  Liberty  nickel  after 

1898 .  239 

1912-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  choice  Mint  State  ex¬ 

ample  of  this  scarce  issue.  Attractive  golden  ton¬ 
ing  is  present  over  satiny  lustre.  The  only  San 
Francisco  Mint  Liberty  nickel  and  first  of  the  de¬ 
nomination  to  be  struck  at  that  facility. ...  1,295 
1913  Type  1.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with 

light  gray  and  gold  lustre . 259 

1913  Type  1.  MS-65  (PCGS).  Light  gold  toning 

over  brilliant  lustre .  139 

1 9 14— S  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with  lus¬ 
trous  fight  gray  surfaces . 495 

Gem  Matte  Proof  1915  Nickel 
1915  Matte  Proof-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  Matte 
Proof  example  with  fight  nickel  gray  surfaces  and 
hints  of  pale  gold  toning.  Extremely  sharply  struck 
as  are  all  examples  in  this  format.  Exceptional  sur¬ 
faces  with  amazing  eye  appeal . 2,150 

1917  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  lustre  with  fight 
champagne  toning.  Slightly  weak  central  obverse 
and  reverse .  195 

Lustrous  1918/7-D  Nickel 
1918/7-D  AU-55  (PCGS).  Light  gray  with  attrac¬ 
tive  gold  toning  and  considerable  remaining  lus¬ 
tre.  Although  not  fully  struck,  this  is  a  highly 
desirable  example  seldom  encountered  in  such 

quality .  15,500 

1931-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  bril¬ 
liant  light  gray  lustre  and  wisps  of  pale  gold  ton¬ 
ing.  This  is  the  only  issue  bearing  the  date.  289 

Gem  Proof  1936  Buffalo  Nickel 
Brilliant  Mirrored  Surfaces 
1936  Type  II.  Proof-66  Brilliant  (PCGS).  An 
incredible  gem  example  with  brilliant  bluish  gray 
surfaces.  Very  slight  cameo  contrast . 2,850 


DIMES 


Mint  State  1836  Dime 
1836  JR-3,  Rarity-3.  MS-63  (NGC).  Sharply 
struck  and  fully  brilliant  with  satiny  silver  lustre. 
An  outstanding  example  for  the  grade .  1,650 

Gem  1853  No  Arrows  Dime 
1853  No  Arrows.  MS-65  (NGC).  An  amazing 
gem  quality  example  of  this  rare  date  with  fully 
brilliant  and  highly  lustrous  surfaces.  Very 
sharply  struck.  This  is  a  very  low-mintage  issue 
with  just  95,000  coins  produced.  NGC  has  only 
certified  15  examples  at  this  grade  level  with  12 

finer . 3,195 

1859-0  MS-60  (PCGS).  Very  slightly  prooflike 

with  bright  silver  lustre.  Sharply  struck . 295 

1897-0  F-12  (ANACS).  Natural  light  gray  sur¬ 
faces.  An  attractive  example  of  this  scarce  date  and 

properly  graded  by  ANACS . 289 

1908-S  MS-62  (NGC).  Mostly  brilliant  with  light 
wisps  of  gold  toning.  A  pleasing  example  and  elu¬ 
sive  in  this  quality . 425 

1911  AU-58  (ANACS).  Brilliant  with  nearly  com¬ 
plete  lustre  and  peripheral  gold  toning . 85 

1916  Mercury.  MS-67  (PCGS).  This  superb  gem 
is  sharply  struck  and  has  frosty  silver  lustre.  Vir¬ 
tually  full  band  detail  is  visible  on  the  reverse.  This 
is  the  finest  (and  only)  non-full  bands  example  of 
this  date  certified  by  PCGS,  although  a  number 
of  similar  and  higher  grade  coins  have  been  cer¬ 
tified  with  full  bands .  895 

Important  1916-D  Mercury  Dime 
1916-D  Mercury.  EF-45  (NGC).  Pale  gray  toning 
over  attractive  silver  surfaces.  Considerable  lustre 
remains  visible.  This  is  an  extremely  important 

opportunity  for  the  advanced  collector .  3,395 

1921-D  AU-50  (PCGS).  Pleasing  silver  sur¬ 
faces  intermingled  with  delightful  iridescent 
toning . 875 

Mint  State  1926-S  Mercury  Dime 
1926-S  MS-62  FB  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  frosty 
white  lustre.  A  sharply  struck  example  with  com¬ 
pletely  split  bands  on  the  reverse.  An  elusive  is¬ 
sue . 1,895 

1926- S  AU-50  (PCGS).  Light  gray  surfaces  with 

considerable  lustre . 465 

1927- D  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  extremely  attractive 

example  with  light  gold  and  iridescent  toning  on 
the  obverse  and  deeper  golden  brown  on  the  re¬ 
verse .  495 

1941  Proof-66  (PCGS).  An  absolutely  lovely  gem 
Proof  example  with  bright  silver  mirrored  sur¬ 
faces.  This  is  a  truly  exciting  example  that  is  cer¬ 


tain  to  please  the  connoisseur . 435 

1940  Proof-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  deeply  mir¬ 
rored  fields .  395 

1942  Proof-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  example  with 
deep  prooflike  fields . 385 


TWENTY-CENT  PIECES 

1876  MS-62  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with  radiant 
lustre  and  attractive  surfaces.  Frosty  devices  char¬ 
acterize  both  sides  with  tobacco  toning  at  the  stars 
to  the  left  ofMiss  Liberty.  Nuances  of  soft  amber 
brush  the  fields  of  the  obverse  while  the  reverse 
is  overwhelmingly  white . 925 


QUARTERS 

1842-0  Large  Date.  AU-58  (NGC).  An  out¬ 
standing  piece  for  this  grade  level.  Wonderful 
bright  lustre  with  highly  pleasing  surfaces.  Lovely 
pools  of  iridescent  blue  at  the  right  obverse 
blended  with  rich  gold  throughout.  Relatively 
sharp  detail  of  the  devices  for  this  type.  ...  1,250 
1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays.  AU-55(ANACS).  A 
gorgeous  specimen  with  bright  silver  surfaces  and 
full  radiant  lustre.  Great  detail  for  this  grade  level 
with  hints  of  faint  burgundy  iridescence  through¬ 
out  the  reverse  fields.  Orange-rose  and  gold  high¬ 
light  the  upper  right  obverse  and  Miss  Liberty. 
Considerably  scarcer  than  the  Philadelphia  Mint 

issue  of  this  design .  1,395 

1872  MS-61  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  highly  pleasing 
deep  rich  gold  throughout.  Somewhat  weakly 
struck  at  the  head  which  is  not  uncommon  for 
this  issue.  Although  the  lustre  is  slightly  subdued 
by  the  heavy  toning,  the  warm,  yet  bold,  hue  of 

this  piece  makes  it  a  fine  gem . 735 

1891-S  MS-64  (NGC).  A  lovely  example  with 
brilliant  white  lustre.  The  obverse  is  slightly 
prooflike  while  the  reverse  has  frosty  lustre.  895 
1896  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  example  at 
this  grade  level  with  extraordinarily  sharp  design 
features.  Fully  brilliant  obverse  with  bright  silver 
lustre.  The  reverse  lustre  is  subdued  by  golden 

brown  toning . . .  695 

1903-0  AU-53  (ANACS).  A  fine  selection  with 
bright  silver  surfaces,  delightful  lustre,  and  nice 
detail  for  this  grade  level..  Subtle  amber  toning 
graces  both  sides  while  iridescent  golden  bronze 
hugs  the  obverse  legend  and  devices.  While  mi¬ 
nor  points  of  rub  are  apparent,  nothing  detracts 

significantly  from  this  piece . 279 

1909-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  sharp  design 
features  and  wisps  of  very  fight  toning . 350 

Lustrous  1916  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 
1916  Standing  Liberty.  AU-50  (PCGS).  Excep¬ 
tional  quality  with  bright  silver  lustre.  Sharply 
struck  although  without  full  head  details.  This 
example  possesses  a  high  degree  of  aesthetic  ap¬ 
peal  and  appears  fully  Mint  State  at  first  glance. 
Sure  to  please  the  specialist .  5,995 

Desirable  1916  Standing 
Liberty  Quarter 

1916  Standing  Liberty.  EF-45  (PCGS).  Attractive 

quality  with  lustrous  silver  surfaces  and  hints  of very 
light  toning.  Traces  of  peripheral  gold  toning  are 
visible,  especially  on  the  reverse.  An  important 
opportunity  for  the  advanced  collector .  5,495 

Gem  1917  Type  1  Quarter 

1917  Type  1.  MS-66  FH  (PCGS).  An  outstand¬ 

ing  gem  example  with  sharp  design  features  and 
lovely  frosty  lustre.  This  fully  brilliant  gem  is  sure 
to  please  the  connoisseur.  This  design  type  was 
only  minted  in  1916  and  1917.  Due  to  the  rarity 
of  those  dated  1916,  this  latter  issue  is  a  popular 
choice  among  type  collectors .  1 ,995 

1917  Type  II.  AU-58  (NGC).  A  brilliant  example 
with  radiant  lustre  and  gorgeous  white  surfaces. 
Typical  of  this  issue,  the  head  and  some  of  the 
shield  rivets  lack  detail.  A  beautiful  example  for 
this  grade .  129 

Desirable  1918/7-S  Quarter 
1918/7-S  VF-25  (NGC).  Highly  attractive  with 
natural  light  gray  surfaces.  This  example  has  con¬ 
siderable  eye  appeal.  Often  found  on  want  lists 
and  seldom  offered  in  this  grade  range.  ...  3,350 
1923-S  AU-58.  Sharply  struck  with  light  silver 
lustre  and  peripheral  gold  toning.  A  lovely  ex¬ 
ample  of  this  key-date  issue .  625 

Set  Registry™  Quality 
1927-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  gem  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  silvery  white  lustre  and  sharp 
design  elements.  Approximately  90%  full  head  de¬ 
tails  are  visible  although  the  southwest  portion  of  the 
shield  is  weakly  defined.  Such  is  typical  of  most  coins 
from  this  design  type.  Tied  for  finest  non-full  head 
certified  by  PCGS  with  just  eight  similar  full  head 
coins  certified  by  this  service . 1 ,395 


Scarce  1927-S  Quarter 

1927- S  EF-45  (NGC).  Light  gray  surfaces  with  con¬ 
siderable  lustre  remaining.  This  scarce  issue  is  gen¬ 
erally  found  in  very  low  circulated  grades. 
Examples  grading  Very  Fine  or  higher  are  seldom 
encountered.  An  important  opportunity.  .  1,595 

1928- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  a  sensational  gem 

example  with  fully  brilliant  silver  lustre  and 
splashes  oflovely  iridescent  toning  along  the  bor¬ 
ders,  especially  on  the  reverse.  Quite  sharply 
struck  with  two-thirds  head  detail  visible.  A  few 
shield  rivets  are  poorly  defined  as  usual . 939 

1929- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  superb  gem  example 

with  fully  brilliant  and  natural  fight  silver  lustre 
accented  by  splashes  ofiridescent  toning  about  the 
peripheries.  Typical  strike  with  approximately 
half  of  the  head  details  visible.  A  few  shield  rivets 
are  lacking  detail .  839 

Gem  1930  Quarter  Dollar 
Full  Head  Details 

1930  MS-66  FH  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality 
with  frosty  white  lustre  and  a  trace  of  gold  ton¬ 
ing  along  the  reverse  border .  1 ,595 

1934-D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Virtually  gem  quality 
with  frosty  white  lustre.  The  mintmark  has  a 
doubled  appearance,  however,  this  is  due  to  strik¬ 
ing  characteristics  and  not  a  feature  of  die  manu¬ 
facture .  695 

Set  Registry™  Quality 

1937-D  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant  gem  with 
nearly  pristine  surfaces  and  full  white  frosty  lus¬ 
tre.  A  highly  attractive  example.  Only  five  finer 
examples  have  been  certified  by  PCGS . 345 

1937-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  frosty  surfaces 
with  outstanding  lustre.  Aside  from  an  extremely 
faint  arc  of  golden  bronze  toning  extending  from 
Washington’s  neck,  this  example  is  exceptionally 
white .  159 

1940-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  gleaming 
lustre  and  frosty  surfaces.  Sporadic  touches  of  very 
subtle  toning  in  the  obverse  fields  are  noted  un¬ 
der  magnification.  Overall,  a  highly  pleasing 
piece .  265 


HALF  DOLLARS 


Mint  State  1806  Half  Dollar 
1806  Pointed  6.  Overton-116.  Rarity-3.  MS-62 

(PCGS).  Deeply  toned  with  lilac  and  light  blue  ob¬ 
verse.  The  reverse  is  mostly  lighter  gold  with  periph¬ 
eral  lilac  and  blue.  Full  lustre  remains  beneath  the 
toning.  Highly  attractive.  This  is  an  important  op¬ 
portunity  for  the  advanced  collector . 9,950 

1 826  AU-53.  Natural  fight  gray  with  hints  ofattrac- 

tive  blue  toning . 219 

1842  Small  Date.  WB-102.  AU-55  (ANACS).  A 
wonderful  example  with  bright  silver  surfaces  and 
nice  lustre.  A  ring  of  deep  merlot  and  gold 
blended  with  dark  marine  blue  hugs  the  rim.  A 
few  minor  imperfections  in  the  fields.  Overall,  a 

lovely  specimen . 419 

1847  AU-55.  Nearly  complete  lustre  is  subdued  by 

pleasing  golden  brown  toning .  169 

1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays.  AU-55  (PCGS).  A 
highly  pleasing  piece  with  lovely  grayish  silver 
surfaces  and  impressive  lustre  on  the  reverse.  A 
golden  hue  radiates  from  the  depths  of  the  obverse 
under  fight.  Two  minor  die  imperfections  are 
noted  at  the  rim:  between  the  eleventh  and 
twelfth  stars  of  the  obverse  and  through  the  “E” 
of  “AMERICA.” .  1,295 

Choice  Mint  State  1861  Half  Dollar 
1861  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  amazing  example  of  this 
Civil  War  issue  with  brilliant  silvery  white  lustre. 
Very  sharply  struck  and  with  exceptional  eye  ap¬ 
peal.  Just  shy  of  gem  level  due  to  a  few  faint  hair¬ 
lines  on  the  reverse . 2,295 

1877-S  AU-55  (PCGS).  Virtually  complete  lustre 
with  natural  fight  gray  surfaces  and  faint  iridescent 
toning  along  the  borders . 239 

Gem  1894-S  Half  Dollar 
1894-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  This  example  is  extremely 
sharply  struck  with  full  hair  details  over  Liberty’s 
head  and  sharp  design  elements  on  the  reverse. 
The  devices  on  both  sides  are  lustrous  with 
slightly  prooflike  fields.  A  lovely  example  with 


considerable  eye  appeal .  1 ,495 

1915-S  VF-35.  Natural  silver  surfaces . 79 


Wonderful  Gem  1916  Half  Dollar 
First  Year  of  the 
Liberty  Walking  Design 
1916  MS-66  (PCGS).  Very  sharply  struck  with  sat¬ 
iny  lustre  and  light  iridescent  toning.  This  is  the 
first  year  ofissue  and  a  wonderful  example  for  the 
connoisseur . 2,950 

Mint  State  1919-S  Half  Dollar 
1919-S  MS-61  (NGC).  Fully  brilliant  with  silver 


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lustre.  This  example  has  a  satiny  appearance  and 
is  more  sharply  struck  than  usual.  A  scarce  issue 
in  Mint  State  preservation .  3,750 

Mint  State  1920-D  Half  Dollar 

1920-D  MS-61  (NGC).  A  brilliant  Mint  State  ex¬ 
ample  with  satiny  white  lustre.  Seldom  encoun¬ 
tered  in  Mint  State  condition .  1 ,995 

1934-D  MS-63  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  example 
with  excellent  eye  appeal . 235 

1936  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 269 

1937- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  brilliant,  sharply  struck 

example .  879 

1938- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with 

bright  silver  lustre.  An  important  opportunity  for 
the  advanced  collector . 975 

1939- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  This  is  a  lovely  gem  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  white  lustre . 325 

1941  Proof-62  (PCGS).  Lightly  mirrored  silver  sur¬ 
faces . 329 

1943-D  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 279 

1943- S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  highly  attrac¬ 
tive .  419 

1944- D  MS-66  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 265 

1944-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  very  light 

ivory  lustre .  679 


SILVER  DOLLARS 


Near  Mint  State  1799  Dollar 
1799  Normal  Date.  BB-166.  AU-58  (PCGS). 
Highly  attractive  with  satiny  light  gray  lustre 
and  splashes  of  champagne  toning.  Seldom  en¬ 
countered  at  this  grade  level.  We  have  seen 
many  similar  examples  offered  as  full  Mint  State 

coins .  13,500 

1841  AU-55.  Deep  bluish  gray  toning  with  sharp 
design  elements.  An  attractive  example  of  this  is¬ 
sue.  Subtle  engraving  on  the  reverse  reads  “18th 

birthday  1873.”  .  419 

1878  8  Tailfeathers.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 

very  light  peripheral  iridescence .  165 

1878  7  Tailfeathers.  Reverse  of  1878.  MS-64 
(PCGS).  Brilliant . 229 

1878- S  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lustrous  with  bril¬ 

liant  silver  surfaces  and  exceptional  aesthetic  ap¬ 
peal .  915 

1879- CC  Normal  Mintmark.  AU-50 

(ANACS).  A  lovely  example  with  frosty  silver 
lustre.  Subde  hints  of  very  light  toning  are  present 
along  the  borders .  1,150 

Gem  1880-CC  Morgan  Dollar 

1880- CC  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  gem 

with  slightly  prooflike  fields .  2,895 

1881  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant .  119 


Gem  1881-0  Morgan  Dollar 

1881- 0  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  gem  with 

satiny  white  lustre.  A  lovely  example  for  the  con¬ 
noisseur .  1,750 

1882  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 59 

1882- CC  MS-66  (PCGS).  A  fully  brilliant  gem 

example  with  outstanding  lustre .  1,325 

1883- CC  MS-66  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  ex¬ 

ample  with  fully  brilliant  lustre  and  very  slight 
traces  of  gold  toning  along  the  borders . 695 

1883- S  AU-58.  Brilliant  silver  lustre  with  a  hint  of 

peripheral  gold  toning . 279 

1884- S  AU-58  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  example 

with  nearly  complete  silver  lustre .  1,750 

1887/6  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  lustre  with 
light  gold  toning  along  the  border . 685 

1891-CC  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  and  sharply 
struck  with  frosty  white  lustre . 685 


Gem  1892  Silver  Dollar 

1892  MS-65  (PCGS).  Wonderful  quality  with  ex¬ 

tremely  sharp  design  elements  and  frosty  white 
luster.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  have  attractive 
iridescent  toning  along  the  borders . 4,350 

1892-CC  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  white  surfaces 
with  mirrored  fields.  A  delightful  example.  935 

1893  EF-40  (NGC).  Natural  light  gray  surfaces  and 

very  attractive  for  the  grade.  Hard  to  locate  when 
you  want  one . 209 

1896-0  AU-53  (PCGS).  Virtually  complete  lustre 
with  light  gray  surfaces . 245 


Choice  Mint  State  1896-S  Dollar 

1896- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant  with 

frosty  silver  lustre  and  delightful  pale  gold  ton¬ 
ing . 2,950 

1897- S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with  very  light 

peripheral  toning . 99 


Mint  State  1901  Silver  Dollar 
1901  MS-60  (NGC).  A  lovely  Mint  State  example 
with  fully  brilliant  silver  lustre.  This  is  an  elusive 

issue  in  Mint  State  quality .  1,650 

1903-0  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  satiny  Mint  State  ex¬ 
ample  with  light  champagne  toning  on  the  re- 


1904  MS-64  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant.  A  scarce 
date .  595 

Mint  State  1904-S  Silver  Dollar 

1904-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  An  outstanding  choice 
Mint  State  example  with  fully  brilliant  white  sur¬ 
faces  and  slightly  prooflike  fields .  2,250 

1927- D  MS-62  (NGC).  Brilliant  with  satiny  silver 

lustre.  An  excellent  combination  of  quality  and 
price .  195 

1928- S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  full 

silver  brilliance  and  satiny  lustre .  359 

Gem  1934-D  Silver  Dollar 

1934- D  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  lovely  gem  specimen 

with  satiny  white  lustre  and  very  faint  champagne 
toning .  2,095 

1935- S  MS-64  (PCGS).  This  is  an  exceptional 
example  for  the  grade  with  brilliant  white  lustre. 
Very  sharply  struck  and  highly  attractive.  ...  509 


TRADE  DOLLARS 


Mint  State  1876-CC  Trade  Dollar 

1876-CC  Type  I/II.  MS-61  (NGC).  Highly  at¬ 
tractive  with  brilliant  silver  lustre  and  light  gold 
toning  along  the  borders.  The  surfaces  are  satiny. 
This  is  an  extremely  important  opportunity.  The 
specialist  will  recognize  this  as  a  very  elusive  issue 
in  any  Mint  State  grade .  5,495 


GOLD  DOLLARS 

1876  MS-63  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  with  light 
yellow  gold  lustre  and  prooflike  fields.  Slightly 
weak  at  upper  obverse.  An  important  issue  from 
our  centennial  year .  1,195 

Gem  Mint  State  1881  Gold  Dollar 
1881  MS-67  (PCGS).  This  sensational  gem  example 
has  deep  yellow  gold  lustre  with  a  ring  of  lighter 
greenish  gold  along  the  borders.  Very  sharply  struck 
and  with  amazing  aesthetic  appeal . 4,350 


QUARTER  EAGLES 


Important  1834  Quarter  Eagle 
1834  Large  Head.  AU-58  (NGC).  This  is  a  very 
scarce  variety  with  broken  M  in  AMERICA. 
Light  yellow  gold  with  hints  of  green.  Slightly 
prooflike  around  the  devices .  1,495 

Gem  1850  Quarter  Eagle 
The  Only  Gem  Certified  by  PCGS 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1850  MS-65  (PCGS).  Extremely  sharp  with  bold 
obverse  and  reverse  design  elements.  Obverse  and 
reverse  have  exceptional  frosty  yellow  gold  lustre 
with  pristine  surfaces.  Although  considered  a 
common  date  from  a  mintage  of  252,923  coins, 
gem  quality  examples  are  almost  non-existent.  In 
fact,  this  is  the  single  finest  example  graded  by 
PCGS,  the  only  MS-65  coin .  16,950 

Choice  Mint  State 
1911-D  Quarter  Eagle 
1911-D  MS-64  (PCGS).  Highly  attractive  and  very 
sharply  struck.  This  lovely  example  features  an 
extremely  sharp  mintmark.  Very  light  yellow  gold 
with  soft,  frosty  lustre .  17,550 


THREE-DOLLAR  GOLD 
PIECES 


Gem  1859  Three-Dollar  Gold 
1859  MS-65  (PCGS).  An  absolutely  stunning  gem 
example  with  brilliant  and  frosty  yellow  gold  lus¬ 
tre.  This  is  a  very  scarce  issue  with  a  low  PCGS 
population .  19,500 


HALF  EAGLES 


Choice  Mint  State  1835  $5 
1835  MS-63  (PCGS).  This  is  a  most  attractive  ex¬ 
ample  with  brilliant  light  yellow  lustre  and  a 
trace  of  green.  A  sharply  struck  example.  An 
outstanding  example  for  the  date  or  type  collec¬ 
tor .  8,195 

1848  AU-53  (PCGS).  Very  sharply  struck  with 
brilliant  light  yellow  gold  lustre  and  just  a  trace  of 

faint  orange  toning.  A  scarcer  date . 595 

1893-S  AU-58  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  bril¬ 
liant  yellow  gold  lustre . 225 


Gem  1902-S  Half  Eagle 
1902-S  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  sharply  struck  gem 
example  with  brilliant  yellow  gold  lustre.  Vir¬ 
tually  perfect  surfaces.  A  coin  for  the  connois¬ 
seur . 3,250 


_ EAGLES _ 

1902-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  and  highly 
lustrous  with  bright  yellow  gold  surfaces. ...  675 

Choice  Mint  State  1906-S  Eagle 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1906-S  MS-63  (PCGS).  This  is  a  wonderful  ex¬ 
ample  at  this  grade  level  with  sharp  design  features 
and  brilliant  fight  yellow  gold  lustre.  PCGS  has 
only  grade  eight  MS-63  examples  of  this  scarce 
date  with  another  eight  coins  in  higher  grades.  An 
extremely  important  opportunity  for  the  special¬ 
ist .  2,995 

Mint  State  1907  Wire  Edge  $10 
1907  Periods.  Wire  Edge.  Breen-7096.  MS- 

61  (PCGS).  Fully  lustrous  yellow  gold  with  sat¬ 
iny  surfaces.  This  is  a  lovely  example  with 
highly  attractive  surfaces  for  the  grade.  This 
Indian  design  was  prepared  by  Augustus  Saint- 
Gaudens,  with  the  Periods  design  truly  reflect¬ 
ing  his  vision.  Later  issues  were  modified  by 
Charles  Barber.  As  Walter  Breen  pointed  out  in 
his  Complete  Encyclopedia,  “Saint-Gaudens 
standing-eagle  device  is  splendid  in  its  original 
form,  reminiscent  of  late  Egyptian  and  early 
Roman  work  at  its  best,  though  it  is  seen  in 
untampered  form  only  in  the  rare  experimen¬ 
tal  pieces  7094-96.”  .  14,950 


DOUBLE  EAGLES 


Gem  1904  Double  Eagle 
1904  MS-65  (PCGS).  Very  sharply  struck  with 
frosty  yellow  gold  lustre.  An  exceptional  gem 
example  for  the  connoisseur .  3,195 

Gem  1906  Double  Eagle 
Set  Registry™  Quality 
1906  MS-65  (PCGS).  A  wonderful  gem  example 
with  brilliant  yellow  gold  and  hints  of  pinkish 
toning.  Very  sharply  struck  and  highly  lustrous 
with  satiny  surfaces.  Just  four  examples  have  been 
certified  by  PCGS  with  a  single  finer  MS-66  grade 

coin .  15,950 

1915-S  MS-64  (PCGS).  Light  yellow  gold  with 
frosty  lustre . 739 

Gem  1924  Double  Eagle 

1924  MS-66  (PCGS).  Sharply  struck  with  satiny 

light  yellow  gold  lustre.  A  wonderful  gem  for  the 
date  or  type  collector .  2,750 

1925  MS-64  (PCGS).  An  exceptional  example  for 


the  date  or  type  collector.  Frosty  yellow  gold  with 
a  hint  of  pink .  675 

Desirable  1925-S  Double  Eagle 
1925-S  AU-58  (NGC).  An  important  opportunity 
to  acquire  a  lustrous  yellow  gold  example  of  this 
scarce  issue .  3,850 


COMMEMORATIVE 
_ SILVER _ 

1900  Lafayette  dollar.  MS-60  (ANACS).  A 
pleasing  example  with  brilliant  lustre  and  pale 
gold  toning . 679 

1921  Alabama  2X2.  MS-64  (PCGS).  A  wonder¬ 

ful  example  with  bright  silver  lustre.  Very  sharply 
struck.  An  important  opportunity  for  the  com¬ 
memorative  aficionado .  1,050 

1937-D  Boone.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant 

with  outstanding  aesthetic  appeal . 299 

1935  Connecticut.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Fully  brilliant 
with  lovely  silver  lustre . 235 

1922  Grant.  MS-63  (PCGS).  Outstanding  quality 

with  bright  silver  lustre  and  very  fight  splashes  of 
gold  toning .  165 

1925  Lexington.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Brilliant  with 

exceptional  satiny  surfaces .  199 

1928  Oregon  Trail.  (PCGS).  Brilliant . 295 

1937-D  Oregon  Trail.  MS-66  (PCGS).  Highly  lus¬ 
trous  with  outstanding  eye  appeal.  Mostly  brilliant 
with  lovely  pale  gold  and  iridescent  toning.  275 
1925  Stone  Mountain.  MS-64  (PCGS).  Sharply 
struck  with  soft  frosty  white  lustre . 99 


COMMEMORATIVE 
_ GOLD _ 

1903  Louisiana  Purchase.  Jefferson.  MS-60 
(ANACS).  Lustrous  yellow  gold  with  hints  of 

orange  toning  on  the  devices . 465 

1926  Sesquicentemiial  $2.50.  AU-55  (NGC).  Lus¬ 
trous  fight  yellow  gold .  319 


PATTERNS 


Superb  Proof  1879  Washlady  Dime 
Finest  Certified  by  PCGS 
1879  Washlady  dime.  Pollock-1777,  Judd- 
1584.  Rarity-6.  Proof-67  Cameo  (PCGS).  Sil¬ 
ver.  Reeded  edge.  This  is  a  stunning  superb  gem 
Proof  example  with  deeply  mirrored  fields  and 
highly  lustrous  devices.  Miss  Liberty  has  brilliant 
silver  lustre  framed  by  lovely  iridescent  toning. 
The  reverse  is  attractively  blended  with  lilac,  blue 
and  iridescent  toning,  fighter  at  the  center.  The 
finest  example  certified  by  PCGS,  and  the  only 
coin  at  this  grade  level .  22,750 


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America’s  Large  Cent  (hrdbd) 

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BDO-500 

America’s  Money— America's  Story  (sftbd) 

34.95 

BAN-210 

America’s  Silver  Coinage:  1794-1891  (hrdbd) 

15.00 

BAN-211 

America’s  Silver  Dollars  (hrdbd) 

25.00 

BAN-710 

ANA  Centennial  History,  The  (2  Volumes,  hrdbd) 

159.00 

BSG-600-601 

Augustus  Saint-Gaudens  1848-1909  (sftbd)  (hrdbd) 

49.95/69.95 

BFL-300 

Authoritative  Reference  on  Three-Cent  Nickels  (sprilbd) 

37.95 

BBM-309 

Basic  Guide  to  U.S.  Commemorative  Coins  (sftbd) 

14.95 

BWE-825 

Best  of  the  Washington  Quarter  Doubled  Die  Varieties,  The  (spiralbd) 

39.95 

BLE-501-504 

Bowers  and  Merena's  “Little  Editions” 

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BOW-800 

California  Coiners  and  Assayers  (hrdbd) 

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Cherrypickers’  Pocket  Guide,  Top  150  (spiralbd) 

19.95 

BFI-950 

Cherrypickers’  Guide  to  Rare  Die  Varities  (spiralbd) 

34.95 

BKA-900 

Civil  War  Tokens  Collectors  Guide  (sftbd) 

27.00 

BGU-108 

Coin  Collecting  for  Dummies  (sftbd) 

21.95 

BTE-800 

Coin  Lore;  The  Collected  Essays  (sftbd) 

22.00 

BAN-214 

Coinage  of  the  American  Confederation  Period  (hrdbd) 

25.00 

CWA-250 

Coin  World  Almanac  (sftbd) 

20.00 

BBM-401 

Collecting  Coins  and  Making  Money:  A  Peek  at  the  19th  Century  (sftbd) 

29.95 

BLA-109 

Complete  Guide  to  Barber  Quarters  (sftbd) 

29.95 

BLA-106A 

Complete  Guide  to  Buffalo  Nickels  (hrdbd) 

36.95 

BLA-750 

Complete  Guide  to  Certified  Barber  Coinage  (sftbd) 

35.00 

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Complete  Guide  to  Franklin  Half  Dollars,  The  (sftbd) 

19.95 

BGR-222 

Complete  Guide  to  Liberty  Seated  Dimes,  The  (sftbd) 

36.95 

BBL-105 

Complete  Guide  to  Liberty  Seated  Half  Dimes,  The  (sftbd) 

29.95 

BLA-107 

Complete  Guide  to  Lincoln  Cents,  The  (sftbd) 

43.95 

BVA-710 

Comprehensive  Catalog  and  Encyclopedia  of  Morgan  and  Peace  Dollars 

79.95 

BVA-980 

Crime  of  1873,  The  Comstock  Connection:  A  Tale  of  Mines,  Trades  &  Morgan  Dollars  (hrdbd 

34.95 

BCR-271 

Early  Coins  of  America  (hrdbd) 

45.00 

BOV-100 

Early  Half  Dollar  Die  Varieties  1794-1836  (hrdbd) 

59.95 

BNE-500 

Early  Paper  Money  of  America  (hrdbd) 

75.00 

BBM-802 

Encyclopedia  of  Automatic  Musical  Instruments  (hrdbd) 

89.95 

BSW-742 

Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Silver  &  Gold  Commemorative  Coins  1892-1989  (sftbd) 

29.95 

BMA-762 

Error  Coin  Encyclopedia  (hrdbd) 

39.95 

BRL-100 

Federal  Half  Dimes  1792-1837  (hrdbd) 

75.00 

BFI-115 

Fivaz,  Bill,  Counterfeit  Detection  Guide  (spiralbd) 

10.00 

BSN-501 

Flying  Eagle  &  Indian  Cent  Attribution  Guide  1856-1858  2nd  Edition,  Vol.  1,  The  (spiral) 

24.50 

BSN-506 

Flying  Eagle  &  Indian  Cent  Attribution  Guide  1900-1909  2nd  Edition,  Vol.  6,  The  (spiral) 

18.00 

BGO-300 

Gobrecht  Journal,  The:  Collective  Volume  4—1995  (hrdbd) 

44.00 

BWI-819 

Gold  Coins  of  the  Charlotte  Mint  1838-1861 

35.00 

BWI-818 

Gold  Coins  of  the  Dahlonega  Mint  1838-1861  (sftbd) 

25.00 

BMA-850 

Half  Cent  Die  State  Book  1793-1857  (hrdbd) 

75.00 

BRE-113 

History  Comes  to  Life:  Collecting  Historical  Letters  &  Documents  (hrdbd) 

29.95 

BBM-148 

Harry  W.  Bass,  Jr.  Museum  Sylloge  (hrdbd) 

89.00 

BBM-130 

History  of  United  States  Coinage,  The  (hrdbd) 

59.95 

BWI-900 

John  Reich:  A  Numismatic  Biography  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BWI-202 

Kennedy  Half  Dollar  Book,  The  (spiralbd) 

40.00 

BBM-146A 

Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr.:  King  of  Coins  (hrdbd) 

62.50 

BMA-600 

Mason’s  Stamp  &  Coin  Collector’s  Magazine  (3  volumes) 

240.00 

BRU-555 

Medallic  Portraits  of  Washington,  The  (hrdbd) 

34.95 

BMO-200 

Money  of  the  American  Colonies  and  Confederation  (hrdbd) 

100.00 

BHE-700 

Neighborhood  Mint  (sftbd) 

30.00 

BBM-200 

Numismatist’s  Bedside  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BBM-207 

Numismatist’s  Countryside  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BBM-208 

Numismatist’s  Downtown  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BBM-202 

Numismatist’s  Lakeside  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BBM-209 

Numismatist’s  Topside  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BBM-210 

Numismatist's  Traveling  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BBM-206 

Numismatist's  Weekend  Companion,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BRH-200 

Official  Guide  to  Coin  Grading  and  Counterfeit  Detection  (sftbd) 

29.95 

BFR-105A 

Paper  Money  of  the  United  States  (hrdbd) 

38.50 

BSH-100 

Penny  Whimsy  (hrdbd) 

50.00 

BRU-414 

Photograde  (sftbd) 

10.95 

BBM-407 

Rare  Silver  Dollars  Dated  1804,  The  (hdbd) 

69.95 

BTR-950 

Scott  Travers’  Top  88  Coins  Over  $100  (sftbd) 

11.95 

BCW-700 

Smart  Collector:  United  States  Coin  (sftbd) 

22.00 

BDO-505 

Soho  Mint  &  Industrialization  of  Money  (hrdbd) 

75.00 

BRU-905 

Standard  Catalog  of  Hard  Time  Tokens  1832-1844  (sftbd) 

29.95 

BRU-725 

Standard  Catalog  of  U.S.  Tokens  1700-1900  (sftbd) 

47.95 

BTA-404 

Standard  Guide  to  the  Lincoln  Cent  (sftbd) 

19.95 

BCL-700/BCL-700A 

Standing  Liberty  Quarters  (sftbd)  (hrdbd) 

24.95/34.95 

BAN-213 

The  Token:  America's  Other  Money  (hrdbd) 

25.00 

BFE-300/301 

Top  100  Morgan  Dollar  Varieties:  The  VAM  Keys  (Spiralbound/Leatherette) 

24.95 

BBM-406 

Treasure  Ship  S.S.  Brother  Jonathan,  The  (hrdbd) 

69.95 

BFL-301 

Treasure  Hunting  Liberty  Head  Nickels  (spiralbd) 

29.95 

BFL-302 

Treasure  Hunting  Mercury  Dimes  (spiralbd) 

29.95 

BRA-511 

United  States  Clad  Coinage,  The  (sftbd) 

12.95 

BNE-798 

United  States  Copper  Cents  1816-1857  (hrdbd) 

50.00 

BBM-302 

United  States  Copper  Coins  (Action  Guide)  (sftbd) 

9.95 

BBM-135 

United  States  Gold  Coins:  An  Illustrated  History  (hrdbd) 

57.95 

BMO-400 

United  States  Numismatic  Auction  Catalogues  1990-2000  (spiralbd) 

29.95 

BAD-900 

United  States  Numismatic  Uterature:  Vol  1-1 9th  Century  Auction  Catalogs  (hrdbd) 

49.50 

BPO-100 

United  States  Patterns  and  Related  Issues  (hrdbd) 

79.00 

BSU-300 

U.S.  Error  Note  Encyclopedia  (spiralbd) 

32.00 

BFO-750 

U.S.  Rare  Coin  Handbook  (sftbd) 

9.95 

BDA-800 

U.S.  Small  Cents  to  Silver  Dollars:  Significant  Auction  Recprds  1195-June  2000  (spiralbd) 

100.00 

BTA-900 

United  States  Ten  Dollar  Gold  Eagles  1795-1804  (hrdbd) 

69.96 

BBR-999/999A 

Walter  Breen’s  Encyclopedia  of  Early  U.S.  Cents  (hrdbd/dlxhrdbd) 

89.95/149.95 

BBR-764 

Walter  Breen's  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  and  Colonial  Coins  (hrdbd) 

135.00 

BBR-724 

Walter  Breen’s  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  Half  Cents  (hrdbd) 

65.00 

BWM01 

Washington  Quarter  Book:  An  Attribution  &  Pricing  Guide  Vol  I1 1942-1944  (spiralbd) 

39.95 

BWI-400 

Washington  Quarter  Dollar  Book  (spiralbd) 

40.00 

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